Gamcheon Culture Village

Gamcheon Culture Village
Town
An overlook of the Gamcheon colorful houses near the entrance, March 2024
An overlook of the Gamcheon colorful houses near the entrance, March 2024
Map
Coordinates: 35°05′49″N 129°00′32″E / 35.097°N 129.009°E / 35.097; 129.009
Websitewww.gamcheon.or.kr
Korean name
Hangul
감천문화마을
Hanja
甘川文化마을
Revised RomanizationGamcheon munhwa maeul
McCune–ReischauerKamch'ŏn munhwa maŭl

Gamcheon Culture Village (Korean감천문화마을) is a town within Gamcheon-dong, Saha District, Busan, South Korea. The area is known for its layered streets, twisted labyrinth-like alleys, and brightly painted houses, which have been restored and enhanced in recent years to attract tourism.[1] Built on a steep mountain-side slope, the village has been nicknamed "Korea's Santorini" and the "Machu Picchu of Busan".[2]

  1. ^ Sunwoo, Carla (2013-05-18). "By day or night, Busan more than just beaches". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2015-11-06.
  2. ^ "Busan Gamcheon Culture Village". Destinations by Region. Imagine Your Korea. Retrieved 2018-11-11.