Busan Gamcheon Culture Village
Originating as a settlement for Korean War refugees in the 1950s, Gamcheon Culture Village preserves Busan's history. Its unique landscape features tiered houses lining the mountainside and a labyrinth of alleys. Once an underdeveloped neighborhood, urban renewal projects infused with art transformed it into a major attraction visited by 1.85 million people annually. Known as the 'Machu Picchu' or 'Santorini' of Korea for its pastel-colored houses, it received the President's Award at the 2016 Korea Spatial Culture Awards. Visitors can enjoy picturesque scenery, explore diverse art installations in the alleys, and participate in craft workshops run by resident artists.
About this place
Originating as a settlement for Korean War refugees in the 1950s, Gamcheon Culture Village preserves Busan's history. Its unique landscape features tiered houses lining the mountainside and a labyrinth of alleys. Once an underdeveloped neighborhood, urban renewal projects infused with art transformed it into a major attraction visited by 1.85 million people annually. Known as the 'Machu Picchu' or 'Santorini' of Korea for its pastel-colored houses, it received the President's Award at the 2016 Korea Spatial Culture Awards. Visitors can enjoy picturesque scenery, explore diverse art installations in the alleys, and participate in craft workshops run by resident artists.