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Aewol-eup
Aewol-eup (Jeju-si) is a mix of tourists and locals. Domestic tourists visited 11.3M times in a year, #2 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods, and 32.8% of their card spending happens after 6 pm.
See Aewol-eup on the map (Korean) →By the numbers
| Metric | Value | Rank of 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visits (1 year) | 11.3M visits | #2 |
| Spending after 6 pm | 32.8% | #22 |
| Tourist share of card sales | 56.3% | #14 |
| Lodging share of tourist spending | 4.8% | #24 |
| Restaurant share of tourist spending | 56.8% | #11 |
| Summer (Jul–Aug) visits vs. average, 5-yr avg | +22% | #10 |
| Quietest / busiest month | Mar / Aug | |
| Tourist visits 2019 → 2025 | +28% | #21 |
| Foreign share of visits (2025) | 1.3% | #22 |
| Top country of foreign card spending | China 24% |
Good for
- people who like busy areas with lots to see
FAQ
Is Aewol-eup busy with tourists?
Domestic tourists visited 11.3M times in one year (Aug 2025–Jul 2026), #2 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods.
Is Aewol-eup lively in the evening?
32.8% of tourist card spending happens between 6 pm and midnight, #22 of 43.
Is Aewol-eup a tourist area or a local area?
Tourists account for 56.3% of card sales there, so it is a mix of tourists and locals.
When is Aewol-eup least crowded?
On a 5-year average (2019, 2022–2025), the quietest month is Mar and the busiest is Aug.
Has Aewol-eup grown since before COVID?
Tourist visits in 2025 were 28% higher than in 2019 (#21 of 43).
Who should stay in Aewol-eup?
It suits people who like busy areas with lots to see.
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Data source
Jeju Tourism Big Data Platform (data.ijto.or.kr) Data Pick, Jeju Tourism Organization. Visits: SKT mobile data (Aug 2025–Jul 2026, non-residents staying 30+ min). Card spending: BC Card (Aug 2025–Jul 2026). Seasons: 2019 and 2022–2025 (2020–21 excluded). Personal non-profit page, not an official service. Updated 2026-10-20.