17 April 2023
Korean version of Jiufen in Taiwan
Gamcheon culture village
There is no cloud in any of these photos. It is all pollution. I was only sure when I stared up and could see jet contrails through the pollution at sunset. I can feel it in my eyes and nostril hairs!
Despite the pollution, I decided to go up the hill to the number one thing to see in all of Busan, Gamcheon culture village. If you type Busan into google image search, this is what you will see.
I had been once before, in pouring rain early in the morning. Today I went in terrible pollution very late in the afternoon, after nearly everything was closed. So I have still never been there when things are generally open. Despite that, you do need to line up for the photo spots.
The low down view on my way up the hill. That is not cloud!
Some more pre Gamcheon view.
There are a lot of characters and cat statues and paintings of goofy things around here. I would say it is all Studio Ghibli inspired, but that might be offensive to the locals.
Another example of Gamcheonified, tiny ceramic tile version of tiny tile covered houses.
This is the main shopping street, during the day it can be packed.
Good views in every direction. There are a lot of galleries and fancy gift shops. A lot are cat themed.
Here are people lined up for the shot sitting with the cartoon characters. The last time I was here in the rain, there was no line.
The view everyone gets excited for. It is much the same as many other views in Busan only they painted the houses with ridiculous colours.
Most of these are not peoples houses anymore, they are cafes and galleries.
Last full view shot.
There was a line for this when I first went past, but on my way back, line was gone.
Tribute murals of girly men such as these two are also prominent features all around Gamcheon. There was a line, but I snapped my shot during a changeover while the next group were adjusting their makeup before standing in front of this painting of boys with makeup. They are boys aren't they?
The entrance, as I exited.
Time for a bit more neon while I find my dinner.
Bonus neon.
And for dinner, poor persons steak night. It might have been horse. With kidney beans and macaroni. The bonus corn based grool was nice.
Tomorrow is a hiking day, but it might not involve a mountain! I am weighing up a smaller mountain hike or a long hike around a reservoir.