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Nohyeong-dong
Nohyeong-dong (Jeju-si) is mostly a local residential area. Domestic tourists visited 6.1M times in a year, #10 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods, and 40.9% of their card spending happens after 6 pm.
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| Metric | Value | Rank of 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visits (1 year) | 6.1M visits | #10 |
| Spending after 6 pm | 40.9% | #8 |
| Tourist share of card sales | 28.9% | #32 |
| Lodging share of tourist spending | 18.8% | #7 |
| Restaurant share of tourist spending | 43.3% | #27 |
| Summer (Jul–Aug) visits vs. average, 5-yr avg | +15% | #23 |
| Quietest / busiest month | Mar / Aug | |
| Tourist visits 2019 → 2025 | +37% | #15 |
| Foreign share of visits (2025) | 3.8% | #6 |
| Top country of foreign card spending | China 47% |
Good for
- people who like busy areas with lots to see
- people who go out to eat and drink in the evening
- people who want a local, residential feel
- people looking for an area with resorts and hotels
FAQ
Is Nohyeong-dong busy with tourists?
Domestic tourists visited 6.1M times in one year (Aug 2025–Jul 2026), #10 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods.
Is Nohyeong-dong lively in the evening?
40.9% of tourist card spending happens between 6 pm and midnight, #8 of 43.
Is Nohyeong-dong a tourist area or a local area?
Tourists account for 28.9% of card sales there, so it is mostly a local residential area.
When is Nohyeong-dong least crowded?
On a 5-year average (2019, 2022–2025), the quietest month is Mar and the busiest is Aug.
Has Nohyeong-dong grown since before COVID?
Tourist visits in 2025 were 37% higher than in 2019 (#15 of 43).
Who should stay in Nohyeong-dong?
It suits people who like busy areas with lots to see; people who go out to eat and drink in the evening; people who want a local, residential feel; 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.