The Gamcheon Culture Village, sometimes referred to as “Lego City”, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Busan. It has a bit of a Santorini feel and was by far my favorite spot in the whole city. There are so many unique and creative attractions in this village and it was so fun to explore. This is everything you need to know for your trip to the Gamcheon Culture Village in Busan, South Korea.
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About the Gamcheon Culture Village
The Gamcheon Culture Village is a unique and colorful mountainside neighborhood in Busan. The village is known for its bright and colorful homes and buildings, fun cafes and restaurants, and tons of creative art designs. You’ll find so many different sculptures, paintings, and even amazing viewpoints throughout the neighborhood.
If you start your day at the tourist information office, you’ll be able to purchase a map for 2,000 KRW (about 2 USD). The maps are super useful for finding all of the best spots. There are three different routes suggested on the map for visiting all of the top spots. The maps also allow you to collect stamps from different areas (called stamp zones) throughout the village. If you collect enough stamps, you can receive two free postcards. It’s a really fun way to make sure you visit all of the must-see places!
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Don’t be afraid to get lost while exploring the village. When I first came to the Gamcheon Culture Village I explored without a map and had so much fun. It was nice just exploring with no specific destination in mind and seeing what I could find along the way. This always seems to be the best way to find hidden gems and lesser-known spots!
There are tons of little shops throughout the village which make it easy to find souvenirs. You’ll find a little bit of everything from handmade traditional and local Korean goods to fashion clothing and accessories and even unique cell phone cases and other goods!
Food & Drinks at the Gamcheon Culture Village
Later in the afternoon, you’ll be able to find tons of street food vendors throughout the village. The street foods are great for a cheap and easy snack and there’s often a pretty good variety of options available.
My favorite, however, was all of the fun cafes. There are so many different cafes throughout the village and all of them are great for different reasons. Some have really great food, some have delicious and refreshing drinks, and some just provide really great views over the city!
Some of the most popular cafes in the village are: The Plate, Cafe Avant Garde, Coffee It House, Gamnae Cafe, and Cafe Wooin.
My Favorite Spots in the Gamcheon Culture Village
Tips for Visiting
- Be respectful when visiting the village. These homes belong to real people and since they are welcoming you into their neighborhood, you should show some respect while walking through. Don’t be overly noisy, don’t litter, and definitely —
- Visit early in the morning. If you come before the shops open you’ll likely have the whole place mostly to yourself. This way, you can explore and get some great photos and then enjoy some of the cafes as they start opening up.
- Wear comfortable shoes! You could easily spend a few hours walking around the village. The whole neighborhood is filled with steep stairs and twisting walkways so make sure you wear comfy shoes, otherwise, you’ll be miserable!
- Buy the map from the information center when you arrive. It only costs a couple of dollars and it will make it so much easier for you to find all of the spots you want to see!
How to Get There
Address | 203 Gamnae 2-ro, Saha-gu, Busan
From Seoul | The Gamcheon Culture Village is a little over a 5-hour drive from Seoul. It’s a very long drive but so worth it! If you’re taking the train, it’s about a 2 hour, 45 minute ride from Seoul Station to Busan Station with KTX.
Parking | There are multiple parking garages and lots in the area as well as street parking.
Hours | The village itself is open 24/7 so you can enter at any time. However, most of the cafes and shops open around 9am.
Admission | Admission to the Gamcheon Culture Village is free. You only need money for any cafes or shops you plan on visiting inside the village.
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