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Seongsan-eup
Seongsan-eup (Seogwipo-si) is a mix of tourists and locals. Domestic tourists visited 6.4M times in a year, #8 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods, and 32.3% of their card spending happens after 6 pm.
See Seongsan-eup on the map (Korean) →By the numbers
| Metric | Value | Rank of 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visits (1 year) | 6.4M visits | #8 |
| Spending after 6 pm | 32.3% | #24 |
| Tourist share of card sales | 58.8% | #9 |
| Lodging share of tourist spending | 8.6% | #17 |
| Restaurant share of tourist spending | 54.6% | #12 |
| Summer (Jul–Aug) visits vs. average, 5-yr avg | +11% | #30 |
| Quietest / busiest month | Dec / Aug | |
| Tourist visits 2019 → 2025 | -21% | #40 |
| Foreign share of visits (2025) | 0.7% | #39 |
| Top country of foreign card spending | China 27% |
Good for
- people who like busy areas with lots to see
FAQ
Is Seongsan-eup busy with tourists?
Domestic tourists visited 6.4M times in one year (Aug 2025–Jul 2026), #8 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods.
Is Seongsan-eup lively in the evening?
32.3% of tourist card spending happens between 6 pm and midnight, #24 of 43.
Is Seongsan-eup a tourist area or a local area?
Tourists account for 58.8% of card sales there, so it is a mix of tourists and locals.
When is Seongsan-eup least crowded?
On a 5-year average (2019, 2022–2025), the quietest month is Dec and the busiest is Aug.
Has Seongsan-eup grown since before COVID?
Tourist visits in 2025 were 21% lower than in 2019 (#40 of 43).
Who should stay in Seongsan-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.