Where to Take Photos at the Colorful Gamcheon Culture Village (감천문화마을) | Busan, South Korea

Last updated on January 17, 2026

Have you heard of the Santorini of South Korea? This residential area gets many visitors wanting to take in some picturesque scenery in Busan, South Korea. The backdrop of their homes is filled with colorful backgrounds and winding paths on a beautiful sunny day. Here is a vibrant village where you can see and experience Korean culture! Gamcheon Culture Village (감천문화마을) is perfect for taking stress-relieving walks and enjoying a colorful, scenic route.

The “Santorini of South Korea”

Let’s experience a bit of history and culture here! It’s the best thing to do when you visit a place for the first time, in my opinion. You’ll understand the local place and people more. The first stop of day three in Busan was the Gamcheon Culture Village (감천문화마을). The village is known as the “Santorini of Korea”. You can easily see the similarities between the two places. From the top view of Santorini in Greece and Busan in South Korea, the vibrant buildings will be the first to catch your eye. The view is full of colorful houses and coffee shops on a hill with winding alleys.

Everywhere you look, you will spot something bold in color. We tried to get a good view of all the colorful buildings from the rooftop. Led by our group leader, we went through an alleyway and up the steps to a rooftop!

Boutique Shops at Gamcheon Culture Village

There are so many cute shops! Some of them are easy to miss because they are hidden and tucked away in an alley. There are souvenir shops and galleries you can go to. The whole village is an art gallery!

The Photo Spots Without a Line at Gamcheon Culture Village (감천문화마을)

You can explore the Gamcheon Culture Village (감천문화마을) for free. You can also expect to spend about one to two hours here. Depending on what you discover to do here, you could plan to spend a day here! Most tourists come here to take photos, and I agree it is a must-visit for that! I recommend coming in the morning on a weekday, since the area can get pretty crowded on weekends and holidays!

There are some spots where you can stand and get a full view of the colorful buildings. Some people even create a line for that.

The two most popular photo spots. Be warned, there might be long lines:

However, I did not want to wait in the long lines. Instead, I walked past those lines, found an open spot between two shops, and got a decent photo of the jumble of Lego-like scenery. You can even go to those popular spots, but walk a few feet away, and you can still get a wonderful shot without people in your photo. This spot is only a few steps away from the photo spot. So, exploring the village and finding a spot to take photos at is your best bet. Be creative with different photo angles, and you will get a good shot of the colorful buildings in your background.

At the end of an alley, we spotted a hotteok stall! Hotteok (호떡) is a Korean pancake usually filled with brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped peanuts. The Busan-style hotteok is filled with seeds. I personally prefer this kind compared to Seoul’s. The seeds add extra flavor and texture to it! They are a great snack as we continued to walk and sightsee the rest of the area.

They are usually very cheap too! About 1,000 won (USD$1 to $2) per hotteok. Also, watch out for your first bite because they are piping hot! Which is why hotteok stalls are usually out during winter, serving winter street food that can warm you up!

My Thoughts of the Day

Is the Gamcheon Culture Village a place you would want to visit? Let me know in the comments!

Sincerely,
Amy♡

AMY HANG IN BUSAN. Day 3.