Busan has the colorful village of Machu Picchu

A special thing when tourists come to Busan is that Busan has the colorful village of Machu Picchu. In particular, during the Korean War, refugees constructed the popular tourist destination now known as Gamcheon Culture Village in Busan (1950-53). Gamcheon Cultural Village is known as the "Machu Picchu of Busan" because of its terraced buildings that are built on the slopes of coastal mountains. With paintings and sculptures made by the locals, the entire town is decorated in vivid hues.

This hillside town remained one of Busan's most impoverished areas for many years. Then, after the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism developed the "Dreaming of Machu Picchu in Busan" initiative to convert the hamlet into a creative and artistic location, everything changed for Gamcheon. As more artwork eventually began to adorn the little streets, homes, and stairs, more people began to visit.

Today, the hamlet receives over two million visitors annually. Gamcheon is made up of buildings that are constructed like staircases on the slopes of a coastal mountain. Most visitors to Gamcheon Cultural Village may participate in the hanbok show, where they can rent inexpensive costumes from various eras, including classic hanboks and enhanced hanboks. The highlight of the alley tour is the picture location where the tiny prince and the desert fox stare out over the settlement. Despite the lengthy lines, it's worthwhile to dress up in a lovely hanbok to get a wonderful picture. Try the photo booth at the lighthouse if you want to take a shot with a village backdrop.