Gamcheon Culture Village in Busan is a colourful hillside maze of steep alleys, vibrant murals, tiny cafés, and quirky art installations that turn every corner into a surprise. Once a modest mountainside settlement, it was transformed in 2009 through a community-led art project that brought life, colour, and creativity into the village. An interesting fact: because of its stacked, terraced layout, locals often call it the “Machu Picchu of Busan.” As you wander through the winding paths, keep an eye on the stone walls. Somewhere along one of them, a little penguin stone is hiding, blending into the artwork and waiting for the next curious explorer to find it.

Last known location – 35.0985090N, 129.0100262E

To become part of the penguin huddle and receive your own penguin stones to hide, fill out the contact form below or email me at [email protected] with the subject “Penguin Stone Project.“ Note: By submitting your information, you’re giving us permission to use your email.

To see the location of the other penguin stones below.