High in the hills of Saha-Gu there is an art filled suburb Called Gamcheon.
This town emergerd from poverty and was once a place where refugees took shelter during the war
Today this place has became one of Busans most unique architectural and culture villages.
Shanty homes were built up into
brick and concrete lego houses that lay over the Gamcheon hills and has today become a famous tourist attraction in Busan.
If you go to the village cente you can purchase a copy of the village stamp map for 2000won and it also comes with a free post card to take home.
You need to explore the tiny alleyways to find the stamp posts in order to stamp your map. Every stamp post you visit holds a story about the village so you can gain more understanding as you continue your journey around.
The village takes about 2-3 hours to explore slowly giving you lots of time to take photos of the colourful houses and the beautiful scenery.
Be sure to wear something comfortable on your feet as there are alot of steep steps and slopes.
As you make your way around you should also rememeber there are actual people living in these houses so it is asked that you go quietly.
This is a completely unique area of Busan and far different from most tourist sites in the city. It gives you a real sense of history while experiencing a modern twist on the past.
Its a must see!
