# Yangyang café by the river after an electric boat ride: Cafe Dunchi - By Narae (https://superchart.com/en/@cafe-doorbell/) - Written May 28, 2026 - Updated Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Yangyang, Gangwon - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@cafe-doorbell/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat-1a9c/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@cafe-doorbell/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat-1a9c/index.md) ## In short Cafe Dunchi is a café on the second floor of the building connected to the Namdaecheon Water Leisure Sports Center in Yangyang, Gangwon. I rode an electric boat with my parents-in-law, then enjoyed the river view, terrace seating, and bakery selection at the café. The calm boat ride and riverside setting made for a satisfying family outing. ## Good to know - **Address**: Gangwon State, Yangyang-gun, Yangyang-eup, 295 Ilchul-ro, Water Leisure Sports Center and Cafe Dunchi - **Café location**: Second floor of the building connected to the ticket office - **Electric boat fare**: At the time of my visit: up to 4 people ₩28,000; up to 6 people ₩35,000 - **Electric boat duration**: 30 minutes - **Boarding preparation**: A life jacket is required after buying a ticket - **Café space**: Floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Namdaecheon and terrace seating - **Bakery selection**: Honey bread, castella, roll cake, madeleines, financiers, and croque monsieur *as written by the visitor on May 28, 2026* I visited the Namdaecheon Water Leisure Sports Center and Cafe Dunchi in Yangyang with my parents-in-law. It was a family outing where we rode an electric boat on the calm river and also spent time at a café overlooking the river. ![Cafe Dunchi visited on a Yangyang Namdaecheon outing](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat-1a9c/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat-01-1npqh-1200.webp) ## What else did we see before and after the boat ride? Namdaecheon had a calm atmosphere that stood out to me. The walking paths around the Water Leisure Sports Center were neatly laid out, so it was nice to walk slowly and talk with my family. ![Scenery around Yangyang Namdaecheon Water Leisure Sports Center](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat-02-1y4ru-900.webp) ![Namdaecheon walking path good for family walks](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat-03-tmpq2-900.webp) ![Walking scenery near Namdaecheon Water Leisure Sports Center](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat-04-1t30x-900.webp) We also visited the nearby Gapyeong-ri canola flower field. When we went, yellow canola flowers were in bloom, so we took family photos. ![Gapyeong-ri canola flower field visited during a Yangyang outing](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat-05-mc35r-900.webp) ![Yellow Gapyeong-ri canola field for family photos](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat-06-13w02-900.webp) ## What are the Namdaecheon electric boat prices and boarding process? I first checked the prices and bought tickets. At the time of my visit, an electric boat for up to four people was ₩28,000, while one for up to six people was ₩35,000, and the ride lasted 30 minutes. ![Electric boat area at Namdaecheon Water Leisure Sports Center](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat-07-1ve3m-900.webp) We chose an electric boat so the family could ride together. After buying our tickets, we had to put on red life jackets that fit properly before boarding. ![Preparing life jackets before the Namdaecheon electric boat ride](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat-08-8lorn-900.webp) ## Was the electric boat difficult to operate? After boarding, we learned the simple controls. I worried that steering might be difficult at first, but the steering-wheel operation was straightforward and easier to handle than I expected. It was nice to move slowly at our own pace along the gentle water. ![Namdaecheon electric boat experience with family](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat-09-mcu9q-900.webp) ![Namdaecheon scenery explored slowly by electric boat](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat-10-jzjni-900.webp) ## Was 30 minutes in the sun comfortable? Before boarding, I was concerned that the sun would be too strong and tire us out quickly. Once we were on board, the boat's wide roof blocked the sunlight, and the river breeze made it feel cool when I rode. ![Namdaecheon electric boat outing in the river breeze](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat-11-ys7zt-900.webp) We drank cool beverages we had bought from the café before boarding and listened to music connected by Bluetooth. Spending time with my family in the river breeze made the 30 minutes pass quickly. ![Namdaecheon electric boat experience with café drinks](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat-12-lpst6-900.webp) ## Where is Cafe Dunchi, and what is it like? Cafe Dunchi (카페 둔치) is on the second floor of the building connected to the ticket office. I could combine the electric boat experience and a café visit in one route. ![Cafe Dunchi connected to Namdaecheon Water Leisure Sports Center](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat-13-qn5vy-900.webp) The interior had high ceilings and a warm wood-toned ceiling. Plants placed throughout the space made it feel cozy. ![Cafe Dunchi interior with high ceilings](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat-14-1b126-900.webp) ![Cafe Dunchi interior with a wood-toned ceiling](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat-15-6w737-900.webp) ![Cafe Dunchi with wood tones and plants](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat-17-enk70-900.webp) Through the floor-to-ceiling windows on every side, I could take in Namdaecheon and the green ridgelines at a glance. The terrace seating let me feel the river breeze, making it a good place to rest while looking at the river. ![Namdaecheon and ridgeline views through Cafe Dunchi windows](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat-18-1g164-900.webp) ![Cafe Dunchi terrace with the Namdaecheon river breeze](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat-19-1c9p0-900.webp) ## What bakery items were available at the café? There was a varied selection of drinks and baked goods. The display case held honey bread, castella sponge cake, roll cake, madeleines, financiers, croque monsieur, and more. ![Bakery selection viewed at Cafe Dunchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat-20-lpii2-900.webp) ![Cafe Dunchi with a varied bakery selection](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat-21-ejae7-900.webp) ![Cafe Dunchi display of breads and baked pastries](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat-22-3o05e-900.webp) ![Bakery items available at Cafe Dunchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat-23-x0bl5-900.webp) I was told that all the baked goods were made in-house. There was a selection of breads and baked pastries to have with coffee. ![Cafe Dunchi baked goods introduced as made in-house](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat-24-14z0m-900.webp) ## How was the outing with my parents-in-law? My parents-in-law also enjoyed the electric boat experience. For our family, it was satisfying to take a slow boat ride on Namdaecheon and then visit a café overlooking the river. We also explored the nearby walking paths and canola flower field, taking family photos along the way. ## Where it is - Cafe Dunchi (카페 둔치) (카페 둔치) - 295 Ilchul-ro, Yangyang-eup, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon State, South Korea - 강원특별자치도 양양군 양양읍 일출로 295 수상레포츠센터 및 카페 둔치 - 38.0953012, 128.6398237 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B9%B4%ED%8E%98%20%EB%91%94%EC%B9%98/@38.0953012,128.6398237,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@cafe-doorbell/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-electric-boat-1a9c/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt