# Yangyang riverside café and boat rides: Cafe Dunchi - By Yeojeong (https://superchart.com/en/@cafe-soundtrack/) - Written Aug 8, 2026 - Updated Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Yangyang, Gangwon - Sponsored: Sponsorship status and the scope of support are being confirmed. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@cafe-soundtrack/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@cafe-soundtrack/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat/index.md) ## In short Cafe Dunchi is a café inside the Namdaecheon Water Sports Center in Yangyang, Gangwon, where I enjoyed river views and a boat ride with my children. You can visit just for the café, and I found it a relaxing stop by the river. ## Good to know - **Location**: Cafe Dunchi inside Namdaecheon Water Sports Center - **Drink prices**: Espresso ₩5,000; Americano ₩5,500; café latte ₩6,000; homemade grapefruit tea ₩6,500 - **Parking**: A spacious parking lot is available - **Café-only visit**: You can use the café without taking a boat ride - **Boat features**: Round boats have a sunshade canopy and table - **Boat duration**: Electric boat use is listed as 30 minutes *as written by the visitor on Aug 8, 2026* I visited Cafe Dunchi (카페 둔치) by the Namdaecheon River in Yangyang. Located inside the Namdaecheon Water Sports Center, it is a place where you can combine café downtime with a boat experience. ![Cafe Dunchi beside Yangyang's Namdaecheon River](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat-01-38cp0-916.webp) ## Where is Cafe Dunchi, and what is parking like? The address is 295 Ilchul-ro, Yangyang-eup, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon State. You can find it by searching the address or Namdaecheon Water Sports Center in your navigation app. ![Cafe Dunchi at Namdaecheon Water Sports Center](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat-02-1j60t-1200.webp) ![View of Cafe Dunchi by the Namdaecheon waterfront](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat-03-94lgl-916.webp) From the café, the Namdaecheon River stretched out beyond the windows, making me feel almost as though I were floating on the water. Being able to spend time so close to the river was memorable. ![Cafe Dunchi building with the Namdaecheon River](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat-04-og9w8-916.webp) The building exterior had colorful kayak illustrations. There was also a spacious parking lot, which made it convenient to use. ![Cafe Dunchi exterior with kayak illustrations](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat-05-1avne-916.webp) ## Can you enjoy the river view with a café-only visit? You can use just the café without taking part in the boat experience. You can also enjoy water sports, but it was a nice space for simply taking a break while looking out over the Namdaecheon River. ![Namdaecheon space for café and water sports](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat-06-fvqag-916.webp) ![Namdaecheon Water Sports Center and Cafe Dunchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat-07-9r9ue-916.webp) The interior felt cozy, with warm wood tones and lighting. The Namdaecheon River was visible through the floor-to-ceiling windows, making it pleasant to sit and take in the view. ![Café interior overlooking Namdaecheon through large windows](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat-08-yf0t1-916.webp) ## What drinks and desserts are available, and how much do they cost? The menu included coffee, juice, and tea. These were the drink prices at the time of my visit, and I felt they were easy enough to enjoy without much 부담. - Espresso ₩5,000 - Americano ₩5,500 - Café latte ₩6,000 - Homemade grapefruit tea ₩6,500 ![Cafe Dunchi drinks and dessert menu information](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat-09-12nod-916.webp) Bakery items and desserts were available as well. The display case held fruit juices, cakes, sandwiches, and more. ![Cafe Dunchi juice and dessert display area](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat-10-tlr39-916.webp) ![Cafe Dunchi cake and sandwich display case](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat-11-6dyx6-916.webp) ## What is the café atmosphere like in the evening? In the evening, soft lighting came on and made the atmosphere feel calmer. I thought it would also suit spending time with a partner while looking at the riverside scenery. ![Cafe Dunchi atmosphere with evening lights](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat-12-1fv5u-916.webp) ![Cafe Dunchi evening scene with soft lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat-13-yfco5-916.webp) ## What was the Namdaecheon boat experience with children like? The boat experience with my children was what stood out from this visit. Seeing the Namdaecheon River from the water felt different from the view I had seen from the walking path. ![Round boat experience on the Namdaecheon River](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat-14-6sfqo-916.webp) The boat was round and had a canopy that shaded us from the sun. I felt stable while riding it. ![Namdaecheon experience boat with a canopy](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat-15-9lthx-916.webp) There was a table inside, so you can enjoy drinks and snacks packed from the café. I remember laughing and talking with my children as the boat rocked with the waves. We also had time to relax and watch the sunset over the Namdaecheon River. ## What guidance is given for boat duration and reservations? The electric boat is listed as a 30-minute experience. As reservations may be busy on weekends or during peak season, visitors are advised to inquire and reserve before visiting. ![Cafe Dunchi and water sports center information](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat-16-1m3yt-900.webp) ![Namdaecheon Water Sports Center electric boat information](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat-17-oeiix-916.webp) *Electric boats can be used for 30 minutes.* ## What kind of Yangyang itinerary does it suit? It suits a family outing where you can enjoy a café and boat ride in one place, or a riverside break with a partner or friends. I liked being able to see the Namdaecheon River both from the café window and from the boat. ![Namdaecheon scenery with café and boat experience](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat-18-1spfk-916.webp) ![Cafe Dunchi and Namdaecheon visitor space in Yangyang](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat-19-915xg-916.webp) ## 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) - 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-soundtrack/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-cafe-boat/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt