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First published
Oct 7, 2026
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Oct 7, 2026

Uirimji Reservoir

A historic reservoir and lakeside landscape in Jecheon, valued as both an old irrigation site and an easy urban-edge walk with pavilions, wooded banks and seasonal scenery.

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Why it matters now

The Uirimji reservoir area is an outdoor walking destination, while nearby facilities keep separate schedules. Jecheon City’s official tourism guide lists the Uirimji media facade three times daily in spring and autumn (February–April and September–October): 19:30, 20:00 and 20:30. If visiting on an autumn evening, use these as the listed showtimes; the projection is at the media-facade area against the artificial waterfall and lakeside embankment woods, not a schedule for the entire reservoir.

Why go

Choose Uirimji for a low-effort cultural landscape rather than a major hike: it works well for older travelers, families and anyone stopping in Jecheon between rail or bus journeys and mountain destinations.

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Plan the visit

Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.

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Getting thereFrom Jecheon Station, Jecheon Tourism currently lists buses 31, 35, 523, 531 and 541 to the Uirimji area (about 19 minutes / 15 stops), followed by about a 5-minute walk. From Jecheon Bus Terminal, it lists 31, 3-1, 3-2, 35, 523, 531 and 541 (about 12 minutes / 9 stops), followed by about a 5-minute walk. Check live departures on the travel day because local service can change.Find directions on NAVER Map ↗33 Uirimji-ro, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →의림지 저수지 일대는 연중 개방되는 야외 공간이며 산책은 무료다. 별도 시설인 의림지 미디어파사드는 제천시 안내 기준 봄·가을기(2~4월, 9~10월) 19:30·20:00·20:30, 하절기(5~8월) 20:00·20:30·21:00, 동절기(11~1월) 19:00·19:30·20:00에 하루 3회 운영한다. 미디어파사드 상영 시각은 저수지 전체 개방시간과 다르다.
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