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Songsan-dong
Songsan-dong (Seogwipo-si) is a mix of tourists and locals. Domestic tourists visited 1.9M times in a year, #23 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods, and 45.8% of their card spending happens after 6 pm.
See Songsan-dong on the map (Korean) →By the numbers
| Metric | Value | Rank of 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visits (1 year) | 1.9M visits | #23 |
| Spending after 6 pm | 45.8% | #5 |
| Tourist share of card sales | 58.0% | #11 |
| Lodging share of tourist spending | 20.9% | #6 |
| Restaurant share of tourist spending | 62.3% | #6 |
| Summer (Jul–Aug) visits vs. average, 5-yr avg | +11% | #31 |
| Quietest / busiest month | Mar / Aug | |
| Tourist visits 2019 → 2025 | -43% | #42 |
| Foreign share of visits (2025) | 1.7% | #16 |
| Top country of foreign card spending | USA 23% |
Good for
- people who like moderately busy areas
- people who go out to eat and drink in the evening
- people looking for an area with resorts and hotels
FAQ
Is Songsan-dong busy with tourists?
Domestic tourists visited 1.9M times in one year (Aug 2025–Jul 2026), #23 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods.
Is Songsan-dong lively in the evening?
45.8% of tourist card spending happens between 6 pm and midnight, #5 of 43.
Is Songsan-dong a tourist area or a local area?
Tourists account for 58.0% of card sales there, so it is a mix of tourists and locals.
When is Songsan-dong least crowded?
On a 5-year average (2019, 2022–2025), the quietest month is Mar and the busiest is Aug.
Has Songsan-dong grown since before COVID?
Tourist visits in 2025 were 43% lower than in 2019 (#42 of 43).
Who should stay in Songsan-dong?
It suits people who like moderately busy areas; people who go out to eat and drink in the evening; 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.