The weather has been perfect recently. So this time let me introduce you to the “Huinnyeoul Culture Village (흰여울 문화마을),” located all the way in the Yeongdo-gu district!

General Information

Huinnyeoul Cultural Village is a cliff-side village located on the Yeongdo Island to the West of Busan.

Upon first glance, Huinnyeoul Cultural Village resembles the Greek village of Santorini, with its vintage and colorful buildings facing the ocean.

The History of Huinnyeoul Cultural Village

During the Korean War, thousands of refugees escaped and made the Huinnyeoul Cultural Village in Busan their home.

However, for a long time, this area was abandoned. It is said that the village didn’t even have a proper address until 2014, when the national address system changed and each street got its own name. The name of this area was randomly chosen to be “Huinnyeoul.”

By this time, many Korean movies and TV shows were being filmed in this area, some including “Nameless Gangster: Rules of Time,” “The Attorney,” “Infinity Challenge,” etc. This caused more tourists to flock to the area and more cafes and restaurants started popping up.

Taejongdae used to be ranked the best tourist spot in Yeongdo, but it has since been replaced by Huinnyeoul Cultural Village.

What to Do  

• Try delicious food: my choice was ramen with this view. (yum!)

• Visit film shoot locations: as I’ve mentioned, Huinnyeoul Cultural Village was featured in a number of popular K-movies and TV shows. Movie fans will love wandering the streets where their favorite characters once tread.

• Shop in Huinnyeoul Cultural Village: there are many craft shops to explore.

• Take memorable photos: this seaside tunnel is a very instagrammable location.

What to Expect

One thing to note about Huinnyeoul Cultural Village is that it’s built on a steep slope and will involve walking up lots of steps. So, I recommend you wear comfortable shoes. If you are traveling with a baby, I would advise leaving your stroller at home.

How to Get Here

If you drive a car, be aware that parking spots are pretty limited in Huinnyeoul Cultural Village.

There are some cafes that allow you to use their parking services for two hours. My recommendation is using one of these cafes for two hours after making a purchase. (I visited “Shingi-Yeoul 신기여울“).

Unfortunately, the subway doesn’t go to the Yeongdo-gu district, which means the bus transportation is pretty much the only means to get around.

Take the bus No 1006 at Bexco. Get off at “Huinnyeoul Cultural Village.”

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