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Hwabuk-dong
Hwabuk-dong (Jeju-si) is mostly a local residential area. Domestic tourists visited 736K times in a year, #40 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods, and 14.4% of their card spending happens after 6 pm.
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| Metric | Value | Rank of 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visits (1 year) | 736K visits | #40 |
| Spending after 6 pm | 14.4% | #42 |
| Tourist share of card sales | 20.2% | #35 |
| Lodging share of tourist spending | 0.0% | #43 |
| Restaurant share of tourist spending | 12.9% | #43 |
| Summer (Jul–Aug) visits vs. average, 5-yr avg | +10% | #34 |
| Quietest / busiest month | Apr / Aug | |
| Tourist visits 2019 → 2025 | +34% | #18 |
| Foreign share of visits (2025) | 3.3% | #8 |
| Top country of foreign card spending | USA 30% |
Good for
- people looking for a quiet area
- people who rest at their lodging in the evening
- people who want a local, residential feel
FAQ
Is Hwabuk-dong busy with tourists?
Domestic tourists visited 736K times in one year (Aug 2025–Jul 2026), #40 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods.
Is Hwabuk-dong lively in the evening?
14.4% of tourist card spending happens between 6 pm and midnight, #42 of 43.
Is Hwabuk-dong a tourist area or a local area?
Tourists account for 20.2% of card sales there, so it is mostly a local residential area.
When is Hwabuk-dong least crowded?
On a 5-year average (2019, 2022–2025), the quietest month is Apr and the busiest is Aug.
Has Hwabuk-dong grown since before COVID?
Tourist visits in 2025 were 34% higher than in 2019 (#18 of 43).
Who should stay in Hwabuk-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.
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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.