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Chuja-myeon
Chuja-myeon (Jeju-si) is mostly a local residential area. Domestic tourists visited 1.0M times in a year, #37 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods, and 29.2% of their card spending happens after 6 pm.
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| Metric | Value | Rank of 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visits (1 year) | 1.0M visits | #37 |
| Spending after 6 pm | 29.2% | #27 |
| Tourist share of card sales | 30.2% | #31 |
| Lodging share of tourist spending | 10.1% | #15 |
| Restaurant share of tourist spending | 44.2% | #24 |
| Summer (Jul–Aug) visits vs. average, 5-yr avg | +21% | #13 |
| Quietest / busiest month | Feb / Aug | |
| Tourist visits 2019 → 2025 | +103% | #4 |
| Foreign share of visits (2025) | 0.7% | #40 |
| Top country of foreign card spending | China 33% |
Good for
- people looking for a quiet area
- people who want a local, residential feel
FAQ
Is Chuja-myeon busy with tourists?
Domestic tourists visited 1.0M times in one year (Aug 2025–Jul 2026), #37 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods.
Is Chuja-myeon lively in the evening?
29.2% of tourist card spending happens between 6 pm and midnight, #27 of 43.
Is Chuja-myeon a tourist area or a local area?
Tourists account for 30.2% of card sales there, so it is mostly a local residential area.
When is Chuja-myeon least crowded?
On a 5-year average (2019, 2022–2025), the quietest month is Feb and the busiest is Aug.
Has Chuja-myeon grown since before COVID?
Tourist visits in 2025 were 103% higher than in 2019 (#4 of 43).
Who should stay in Chuja-myeon?
It suits people looking for a quiet area; people who want a local, residential feel.
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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.