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Bonggae-dong
Bonggae-dong (Jeju-si) is mostly a local residential area. Domestic tourists visited 1.4M times in a year, #32 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods, and 24.6% of their card spending happens after 6 pm.
See Bonggae-dong on the map (Korean) →By the numbers
| Metric | Value | Rank of 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visits (1 year) | 1.4M visits | #32 |
| Spending after 6 pm | 24.6% | #34 |
| Tourist share of card sales | 34.4% | #29 |
| Lodging share of tourist spending | 31.8% | #2 |
| Restaurant share of tourist spending | 14.8% | #42 |
| Summer (Jul–Aug) visits vs. average, 5-yr avg | -2% | #42 |
| Quietest / busiest month | Mar / Oct | |
| Tourist visits 2019 → 2025 | -18% | #39 |
| Foreign share of visits (2025) | 1.0% | #33 |
| Top country of foreign card spending | USA 47% |
Good for
- people looking for a quiet area
- people who rest at their lodging in the evening
- people who want a local, residential feel
- people looking for an area with resorts and hotels
FAQ
Is Bonggae-dong busy with tourists?
Domestic tourists visited 1.4M times in one year (Aug 2025–Jul 2026), #32 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods.
Is Bonggae-dong lively in the evening?
24.6% of tourist card spending happens between 6 pm and midnight, #34 of 43.
Is Bonggae-dong a tourist area or a local area?
Tourists account for 34.4% of card sales there, so it is mostly a local residential area.
When is Bonggae-dong least crowded?
On a 5-year average (2019, 2022–2025), the quietest month is Mar and the busiest is Oct.
Has Bonggae-dong grown since before COVID?
Tourist visits in 2025 were 18% lower than in 2019 (#39 of 43).
Who should stay in Bonggae-dong?
It suits people looking for a quiet area; people who rest at their lodging in the evening; people who want a local, residential feel; people looking for an area with resorts and hotels.
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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.