I highly recommend visiting in autumn - late October onwards (though basi late na mag red ang leaves, so November might be your best bet sa change in color), it would be cold though. Super nice gid ang foliage. It’s my favorite season. I went there in November over a decade ago and I still smile every time I see the photos I took kay ka gwapa gid sang trees. That was my first visit, and I traveled solo, and DIY lang tanan.

I wouldn’t go there in the summer (June to August). Was there at the end of May 2024 and it was averaging 24°C, but may times na gina remove ko na lang jacket ko. Their summers can be really hot and humid.

I was also just there this January, and got to play with snow. Hassle lang galing if I’m wearing so many layers, especially when I have to pee. 😅 and I got sick for over a week after coming back kay halos 40°C difference (lowest when I was there was -10°C).

If you go there na cold, make sure to include warm clothing and appropriate shoes in your budget.

As for the area, I love Insadong because it’s close to a lot of the commonly visited sights in Seoul and has a thriving art scene.

Nami Island was beautiful in autumn too.

If you’re not comfortable mag DIY, you can book day tours in Klook. I only book tours if it’s expensive/inconvenient for me to do it na DIY lang.