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Gujwa-eup
Gujwa-eup (Jeju-si) is a tourist-heavy area. Domestic tourists visited 6.8M times in a year, #6 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods, and 25.9% of their card spending happens after 6 pm.
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| Metric | Value | Rank of 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visits (1 year) | 6.8M visits | #6 |
| Spending after 6 pm | 25.9% | #32 |
| Tourist share of card sales | 60.1% | #8 |
| Lodging share of tourist spending | 1.1% | #33 |
| Restaurant share of tourist spending | 64.7% | #3 |
| Summer (Jul–Aug) visits vs. average, 5-yr avg | +27% | #3 |
| Quietest / busiest month | Dec / Aug | |
| Tourist visits 2019 → 2025 | +17% | #29 |
| Foreign share of visits (2025) | 0.6% | #41 |
| Top country of foreign card spending | Taiwan 30% |
Good for
- people who like busy areas with lots to see
FAQ
Is Gujwa-eup busy with tourists?
Domestic tourists visited 6.8M times in one year (Aug 2025–Jul 2026), #6 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods.
Is Gujwa-eup lively in the evening?
25.9% of tourist card spending happens between 6 pm and midnight, #32 of 43.
Is Gujwa-eup a tourist area or a local area?
Tourists account for 60.1% of card sales there, so it is a tourist-heavy area.
When is Gujwa-eup least crowded?
On a 5-year average (2019, 2022–2025), the quietest month is Dec and the busiest is Aug.
Has Gujwa-eup grown since before COVID?
Tourist visits in 2025 were 17% higher than in 2019 (#29 of 43).
Who should stay in Gujwa-eup?
It suits people who like busy areas with lots to see.
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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.