Chinese Tourists Dance in Cheongsams at Seongsan Ilchulbong: "It's a Nuisance" vs "What's the Problem?"

Chinese Tourists Spark Debate by Dancing in Cheongsams at Seongsan Ilchulbong
"It's a Nuisance" vs "It's Culture"... Netizens Divided

Controversy has arisen after a group of Chinese tourists was seen dancing in traditional Chinese cheongsams near Seongsan Ilchulbong in Jeju.

Chinese women wearing cheongsams dancing in front of Seongsan Ilchulbong. Instagram

On September 16, a video titled "Chinese Tourists Dancing in a Group at Seongsan Ilchulbong" was posted on an online community. The video shows ten women dressed in pink cheongsams standing in two lines and dancing to Chinese music. At the front, two men wearing hats and sunglasses are holding a red banner that reads "Art Troupe."

Chinese women wearing cheongsams dancing in front of Seongsan Ilchulbong. Instagram

The video quickly spread across various online communities and social networking services, sparking debate. Some users criticized the scene, commenting, "You can't even display the Taegukgi at Baekdu Mountain, but it's chaos in Jeju," "Playing loud music and dancing at tourist sites is a nuisance," and "Why are they behaving like this in another country?" On the other hand, some defended the group, saying, "It's similar to performing Taekwondo abroad," "Group dancing is a trend among tourists in China," and "It just looks like they're filming something."

The number of foreign tourists visiting Jeju continues to rise. According to the Jeju Tourism Association, 1,907,608 foreign tourists visited Jeju last year, surpassing one million for the first time in five years and recovering to pre-COVID-19 levels. Among these, Chinese tourists accounted for the largest share. Last year, 1,304,359 Chinese tourists visited Jeju, making up 68.4% of all foreign visitors.

Located at the eastern tip of Jeju, Seongsan Ilchulbong is a sunrise spot listed as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site and is one of the most popular destinations for both domestic and international tourists.

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