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Samdo 2-dong
Samdo 2-dong (Jeju-si) is a mix of tourists and locals. Domestic tourists visited 2.4M times in a year, #22 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods, and 32.2% of their card spending happens after 6 pm.
See Samdo 2-dong on the map (Korean) →By the numbers
| Metric | Value | Rank of 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visits (1 year) | 2.4M visits | #22 |
| Spending after 6 pm | 32.2% | #25 |
| Tourist share of card sales | 40.5% | #24 |
| Lodging share of tourist spending | 11.4% | #12 |
| Restaurant share of tourist spending | 65.7% | #1 |
| Summer (Jul–Aug) visits vs. average, 5-yr avg | +17% | #20 |
| Quietest / busiest month | Apr / Aug | |
| Tourist visits 2019 → 2025 | -8% | #38 |
| Foreign share of visits (2025) | 1.5% | #17 |
| Top country of foreign card spending | China 20% |
Good for
- people who like moderately busy areas
FAQ
Is Samdo 2-dong busy with tourists?
Domestic tourists visited 2.4M times in one year (Aug 2025–Jul 2026), #22 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods.
Is Samdo 2-dong lively in the evening?
32.2% of tourist card spending happens between 6 pm and midnight, #25 of 43.
Is Samdo 2-dong a tourist area or a local area?
Tourists account for 40.5% of card sales there, so it is a mix of tourists and locals.
When is Samdo 2-dong least crowded?
On a 5-year average (2019, 2022–2025), the quietest month is Apr and the busiest is Aug.
Has Samdo 2-dong grown since before COVID?
Tourist visits in 2025 were 8% lower than in 2019 (#38 of 43).
Who should stay in Samdo 2-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.