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Ora-dong
Ora-dong (Jeju-si) is mostly a local residential area. Domestic tourists visited 1.7M times in a year, #28 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods, and 21.8% of their card spending happens after 6 pm.
See Ora-dong on the map (Korean) →By the numbers
| Metric | Value | Rank of 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visits (1 year) | 1.7M visits | #28 |
| Spending after 6 pm | 21.8% | #38 |
| Tourist share of card sales | 26.3% | #33 |
| Lodging share of tourist spending | 1.3% | #32 |
| Restaurant share of tourist spending | 36.8% | #36 |
| Summer (Jul–Aug) visits vs. average, 5-yr avg | +7% | #38 |
| Quietest / busiest month | Feb / Aug | |
| Tourist visits 2019 → 2025 | +67% | #10 |
| Foreign share of visits (2025) | 2.9% | #9 |
| Top country of foreign card spending | USA 23% |
Good for
- people who like moderately busy areas
- people who rest at their lodging in the evening
- people who want a local, residential feel
FAQ
Is Ora-dong busy with tourists?
Domestic tourists visited 1.7M times in one year (Aug 2025–Jul 2026), #28 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods.
Is Ora-dong lively in the evening?
21.8% of tourist card spending happens between 6 pm and midnight, #38 of 43.
Is Ora-dong a tourist area or a local area?
Tourists account for 26.3% of card sales there, so it is mostly a local residential area.
When is Ora-dong least crowded?
On a 5-year average (2019, 2022–2025), the quietest month is Feb and the busiest is Aug.
Has Ora-dong grown since before COVID?
Tourist visits in 2025 were 67% higher than in 2019 (#10 of 43).
Who should stay in Ora-dong?
It suits people who like moderately busy areas; 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.