Meet the Little Prince on the slope and meet yourself in the sea breeze
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The few days in Busan this time were more like experiencing the pace of a city rather than a fully scheduled itinerary of attractions. From the wind by the port to meeting the Little Prince on the hillside, there is a special gentleness to this city, hidden between the slopes, murals and sea breeze.
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📍Gamcheon-dong Culture Village (Little Prince Attraction)
The colorful houses on the entire hillside look like a village in a fairy tale book. Walking slowly along the alley, you can find various installation arts and graffiti, as well as the most classic "The Little Prince and the Fox" check-in spot. Standing on the side of the mountain and looking at the intertwined scenery of the port and the city, it feels like you have entered a fairy tale world.
📍Nampo-dong and Jagalchi Market
A bustling shopping and seafood destination, it has everything from beauty products, clothing, snacks to traditional markets. Especially at night, when the street lights come on, the air is full of the smell of life. Although there are many people, it does not feel crowded.
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🚄Transportation
【Gamcheon-dong Culture Village】
. Take the subway to "Tucheng Station" Exit 6, and then take the city bus "2, 2-2, 1-1" etc.
. Or take a taxi from Jagalchi Market or Nampo-dong for about 10-15 minutes
【Nampo-dong・Jagalchi Market】
. Get off at Nampo Station or Jagalchi Station on Subway Line 1
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🫀Personal experience
We walked to the Gamcheon-dong Culture Village that day. As we were climbing the slope, I wondered why I was so adamant about not taking a ride, but when we reached the top of the mountain, I felt it was really worth it. The statue of the "Little Prince" was smaller than I had imagined, but the sight of him sitting on the roof with the fox, looking out over the entire Busan Port, was unexpectedly touching. It seems to remind myself that I don’t have to keep rushing, I can also stop and look at the world.
Later, I returned to the city, wandered around Nampo-dong, ate fish cakes, bought socks, and looked at neon signs. I felt that Busan was different from Seoul. It was less gorgeous, but more down-to-earth. Many snacks are the kind that you can eat while standing and chat for a while before leaving, and they are also very delicious.
Busan does not package itself as a dreamy place, but it is this sense of reality that makes people want to come back.