Gamcheon Culture Village in Busan - Helpful Travel Information

 

Gamcheon Culture Village is famous for its colorful houses, painted murals, shops & cafes on the staircase-fashion foothills in Busan.

Gamcheon Culture Village is basically an old town on the foothills with picturesque views of the ocean converted into a tourist attraction in Busan.

Gamcheon Village is located in the town of Gamcheon-dong, Saha District in the original old Busan area.

Gamcheon Culture Village neighborhood has been featured in many Korean movies as it has colorful houses with unbeatable ocean views.

This village history goes back to the 1920s and 30s when it was first built.

Gamcheon Culture Village is also known locally as "the Machu Picchu of Busan".

More useful information below in this Gamcheon Culture Village travel guide for new visitors to Busan.

Address

Gamcheon Culture Village Address:

200 Gamnae 1(il)-ro, Gamcheon 2(i)-dong, Saha-gu, Busan, South Korea

 

Admission Fee and Hours

Gamcheon Culture Village Admission:

Free for walking on the streets and browse.


Gamcheon Culture Village Hours:

9:00AM - 6:00PM (Daily)

 

Getting to Gamcheon Culture Village in Busan

Gamcheon Culture Village by Public Transport in Busan (Metro and Bus Combination):

- Taka Busan METRO Subway Line 1 to Sinpyeong Station and exit

- Take Exit 6 at the Sinpyeong Station

- Walk straight to the Bus Stop opposite  (Cross Intersection)

- Take Minibus 1 or 1-1 at this bus stop to Gamcheon Culture Village (15-25 mins bus ride depending on the traffic)

- At Gamcheon Culture Village stop exit the bus and walk straight into Gamcheon Culture Village main street

Or

- Taka Busan METRO Subway Line 1 to Toseong Station and exit

- Exit Toseong Station and locate bus stop for 2 or 2-2 going to Gamcheon Culture Village

- Take bus 2 or 2-2 at this bus stop to Gamcheon Culture Village (10-15 mins bus ride depending on the traffic)

- At Gamcheon Culture Village stop exit the bus and walk straight into Gamcheon Culture Village main street

or

Use Google maps to find the best way from your location in Busan to Gamcheon Culture Village

 

Recommendations and Tips for visiting Gamcheon Culture Village

Travel tips for visiting Gamcheon Culture Village in Busan:

• Depending on your interest it might take an hour to half-day to visit Gamcheon Culture Village

• Wear good walking shoes and be ready to walk steep streets

• Many cafes on the main street offer a balcony with an Ocean Views from Gamcheon Culture Village

• Gamcheon Culture Village is a good place to relax, take a stroll and enjoy a local snack food

• Gamcheon Culture Village map is available at Tourist Information center at the Entrance

 

Website

 

No Official Website available for Gamcheon Culture Village

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