KOREA VACAY : GAMCHEON CULTURAL VILLAGE
Sunday, September 04, 2016
In the past, Gamcheon Village was
a slump neighborhood. Korean War’s
refugee ran to Busan whereas the only one area that relatively safe and free
from the war. The government invested their money into Gamcheon neighborhood in
2009. They dreamed of Machu Picchu Busan Project. Many artists were hired and
the reparations were made to improve this neighborhood. Because of that, local
and international tourists become attracted to come to Gamcheon Cultural Village.
Now, it became known as Machu Picchu in Busan or Korea’s Santorini. As a
reminder, people still live in this neighborhood. So you would volume down your
voice when walking in the alleyways.
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| The Entrance of Gamcheon Alleyways |
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| A Quote Painting Wall |
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| A Woodwork Art Installation |
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| Mural Painting |
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| A Statue in the Top of the Hill |
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| The View from the Top |
What is in Gamcheon?
Gamcheon village is popular with its mural painting walls. There are many unique mural painted walls from cartoon to
Korean folktales murals in this area. Students and artists painted the wall to
improve the beauty and attractive spot for local or international tourists. Not only murals, art
installations like wood pieces are also become a decoration of this beautiful
village. Other things that attract tourists are this neighborhood’s narrow
alley that becoming likes a maze. If you are not being careful, you will be
lost in this maze. The alleys are also painted by unique picture. When you
reach the top of this neighborhood, you will see the view of a colorful neighborhood.
They painted their house’s wall with different colors. The combination of
mountain, sea, and colorful buildings make a perfect picture for your eyes to
see.
What to do in Gamcheon?
For me, Gamcheon Cultural
Village is like a magical town. From a slump neighborhood, they change it and
it became a very beautiful and artsy village. So, what to do in Gamcheon
Cultural Village? Many people will take out their photography gears. People
with photography enthusiasm will be taking pictures everywhere. Every part of
this neighborhood is good to be your camera’s target. From unique murals, art
installations, narrow alleyways, and the view from the top. Nowadays, people
will take a picture and post it in their social media like instagram or path.
In this neighborhood, there are many instagramable spot like angel’s wing or
another unique wall painting.
After the change, many
art and craft stores open in this neighborhood. You can have many art and craft experiences in this area
like pottery crafts, woodworking, and textile or even flower arrangement
workshop. I think art is really fit Gamcheon Cultural Village. Besides
art and craft activities, there are also many cute cafes open around this area where
you can have a coffee or tea while enjoying the view of Gamcheon Village.
By hanging out in the café, you can also socialize with the local people. As I
said before, the view from the top of this neighborhood is a must sightseeing
object. Feel the magical view from a perfect combination of mountain, colorful
buildings, and sea with some rays of sunlight.
From my
opinion, the best season to visit Gamcheon Cultural Village is spring or
summer. Spring and summer means the blooming flower. You can see many flowers
blooming along the road. It’s not too cold so you can move freely around the
neighborhood. Imagine if it is winter, the steep road and alleyways will become
slippery and it will be difficult to move around because of the cold. This
village open from 9 am until 5 pm and the admission is free. Don’t be scared to
get lost, you can get a map from the village information center. Also, don’t be
hesitating to ask people there.
How to get there:
By Public Transportation
1. Take subway line 1 and get off at Toseong Station.
2. Take exit 6 and you will found an intersection. Turn right
at the corner and walk straight.
3. Take a Bus 2 or 2-2 at the bus stop. That bus will bring
you to the top of the hill.
Don’t hesitate to ask
people if you are confused. Ask the bus driver first to be sure that it will
bring you to Gamcheon Village.
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