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Daecheon-dong
Daecheon-dong (Seogwipo-si) is a mix of tourists and locals. Domestic tourists visited 3.4M times in a year, #17 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods, and 40.8% of their card spending happens after 6 pm.
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| Metric | Value | Rank of 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visits (1 year) | 3.4M visits | #17 |
| Spending after 6 pm | 40.8% | #9 |
| Tourist share of card sales | 46.9% | #19 |
| Lodging share of tourist spending | 30.1% | #3 |
| Restaurant share of tourist spending | 38.3% | #32 |
| Summer (Jul–Aug) visits vs. average, 5-yr avg | +23% | #8 |
| Quietest / busiest month | Mar / Aug | |
| Tourist visits 2019 → 2025 | +54% | #12 |
| Foreign share of visits (2025) | 1.3% | #24 |
| Top country of foreign card spending | USA 29% |
Good for
- people who like moderately busy areas
- people who go out to eat and drink in the evening
- people looking for an area with resorts and hotels
FAQ
Is Daecheon-dong busy with tourists?
Domestic tourists visited 3.4M times in one year (Aug 2025–Jul 2026), #17 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods.
Is Daecheon-dong lively in the evening?
40.8% of tourist card spending happens between 6 pm and midnight, #9 of 43.
Is Daecheon-dong a tourist area or a local area?
Tourists account for 46.9% of card sales there, so it is a mix of tourists and locals.
When is Daecheon-dong least crowded?
On a 5-year average (2019, 2022–2025), the quietest month is Mar and the busiest is Aug.
Has Daecheon-dong grown since before COVID?
Tourist visits in 2025 were 54% higher than in 2019 (#12 of 43).
Who should stay in Daecheon-dong?
It suits people who like moderately busy areas; people who go out to eat and drink in the evening; 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.