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Dodu-dong
Dodu-dong (Jeju-si) is a tourist-heavy area. Domestic tourists visited 4.5M times in a year, #12 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods, and 28.4% of their card spending happens after 6 pm.
See Dodu-dong on the map (Korean) →By the numbers
| Metric | Value | Rank of 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visits (1 year) | 4.5M visits | #12 |
| Spending after 6 pm | 28.4% | #28 |
| Tourist share of card sales | 69.4% | #5 |
| Lodging share of tourist spending | 1.7% | #27 |
| Restaurant share of tourist spending | 38.5% | #31 |
| Summer (Jul–Aug) visits vs. average, 5-yr avg | +12% | #26 |
| Quietest / busiest month | Mar / Oct | |
| Tourist visits 2019 → 2025 | +145% | #3 |
| Foreign share of visits (2025) | 1.3% | #23 |
| Top country of foreign card spending | Taiwan 23% |
Good for
- people who like moderately busy areas
FAQ
Is Dodu-dong busy with tourists?
Domestic tourists visited 4.5M times in one year (Aug 2025–Jul 2026), #12 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods.
Is Dodu-dong lively in the evening?
28.4% of tourist card spending happens between 6 pm and midnight, #28 of 43.
Is Dodu-dong a tourist area or a local area?
Tourists account for 69.4% of card sales there, so it is a tourist-heavy area.
When is Dodu-dong least crowded?
On a 5-year average (2019, 2022–2025), the quietest month is Mar and the busiest is Oct.
Has Dodu-dong grown since before COVID?
Tourist visits in 2025 were 145% higher than in 2019 (#3 of 43).
Who should stay in Dodu-dong?
It suits people who like moderately busy areas.
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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.