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Ara-dong
Ara-dong (Jeju-si) is mostly a local residential area. Domestic tourists visited 2.7M times in a year, #21 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods, and 28.2% of their card spending happens after 6 pm.
See Ara-dong on the map (Korean) →By the numbers
| Metric | Value | Rank of 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visits (1 year) | 2.7M visits | #21 |
| Spending after 6 pm | 28.2% | #30 |
| Tourist share of card sales | 18.6% | #39 |
| Lodging share of tourist spending | 0.7% | #38 |
| Restaurant share of tourist spending | 47.7% | #18 |
| Summer (Jul–Aug) visits vs. average, 5-yr avg | +10% | #33 |
| Quietest / busiest month | Apr / Aug | |
| Tourist visits 2019 → 2025 | +58% | #11 |
| Foreign share of visits (2025) | 1.3% | #25 |
| Top country of foreign card spending | China 27% |
Good for
- people who like moderately busy areas
- people who want a local, residential feel
FAQ
Is Ara-dong busy with tourists?
Domestic tourists visited 2.7M times in one year (Aug 2025–Jul 2026), #21 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods.
Is Ara-dong lively in the evening?
28.2% of tourist card spending happens between 6 pm and midnight, #30 of 43.
Is Ara-dong a tourist area or a local area?
Tourists account for 18.6% of card sales there, so it is mostly a local residential area.
When is Ara-dong least crowded?
On a 5-year average (2019, 2022–2025), the quietest month is Apr and the busiest is Aug.
Has Ara-dong grown since before COVID?
Tourist visits in 2025 were 58% higher than in 2019 (#11 of 43).
Who should stay in Ara-dong?
It suits people who like moderately busy areas; people who want a local, residential feel.
Similar neighborhoods
Compare Ara-dong vs Ido 2-dong (Korean) →
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.