Safest Neighbourhoods in Jeju (and Areas to Avoid)
Areas — Jeju City, Seogwipo, the resorts
Recommended bases: Jeju City (north) — airport-adjacent, urban, mid-priced hotels, best ferry connections; closer to Manjanggul and Hamdeok beach. Seogwipo (south) — quieter, near Cheonjiyeon and Jeongbang waterfalls, near the dolphin coast; smaller; better weather (mountains shelter from north winds). Jungmun resort area (south) — large international resorts (Lotte, Shilla, Hyatt), beaches, golf; convenient if you want to stay put. Aewol (west) — boutique cafés and seascape; popular for younger Korean visitors.
There are no genuinely dangerous neighbourhoods on Jeju.
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