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Yeon-dong
Yeon-dong (Jeju-si) is mostly a local residential area. Domestic tourists visited 7.4M times in a year, #5 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods, and 48.2% of their card spending happens after 6 pm.
See Yeon-dong on the map (Korean) →By the numbers
| Metric | Value | Rank of 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visits (1 year) | 7.4M visits | #5 |
| Spending after 6 pm | 48.2% | #4 |
| Tourist share of card sales | 35.9% | #28 |
| Lodging share of tourist spending | 12.9% | #11 |
| Restaurant share of tourist spending | 57.2% | #9 |
| Summer (Jul–Aug) visits vs. average, 5-yr avg | +10% | #32 |
| Quietest / busiest month | Sep / Aug | |
| Tourist visits 2019 → 2025 | +25% | #25 |
| Foreign share of visits (2025) | 5.7% | #2 |
| Top country of foreign card spending | China 43% |
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
FAQ
Is Yeon-dong busy with tourists?
Domestic tourists visited 7.4M times in one year (Aug 2025–Jul 2026), #5 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods.
Is Yeon-dong lively in the evening?
48.2% of tourist card spending happens between 6 pm and midnight, #4 of 43.
Is Yeon-dong a tourist area or a local area?
Tourists account for 35.9% of card sales there, so it is mostly a local residential area.
When is Yeon-dong least crowded?
On a 5-year average (2019, 2022–2025), the quietest month is Sep and the busiest is Aug.
Has Yeon-dong grown since before COVID?
Tourist visits in 2025 were 25% higher than in 2019 (#25 of 43).
Who should stay in Yeon-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.
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Compare Yeon-dong vs Nohyeong-dong (Korean) →
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.