# Yangyang café with self-drive electric boats: Cafe Dunchi - By Oreum (https://superchart.com/en/@coffee-at-four/) - Written Aug 17, 2026 - Updated Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Yangyang, Gangwon - Sponsored: Whether there was sponsorship and what was provided could not be confirmed from the original post text. [type=sponsored] - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@coffee-at-four/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe-65f9/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@coffee-at-four/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe-65f9/index.md) ## In short Cafe Dunchi is a riverside café in Yangyang, Gangwon, where I had two iced Americanos before driving a four-seat electric boat on the Namdaecheon. The controls were easy to learn and the slow ride was a relaxing way to take in the view, though the restroom is an outdoor public facility. ## Good to know - **Address**: 295 Ilchul-ro, Yangyang-eup, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon State, South Korea (강원특별자치도 양양군 양양읍 일출로 295 수상레포츠센터 및 카페 둔치) - **Drinks ordered**: Two iced Americanos at ₩5,000 each - **Electric boat rates**: 30 minutes: four-seat ₩30,000; six-seat ₩35,000 - **Boat hours**: 10:00–18:00, according to the original post - **Parking**: Free parking lot in front of the café - **Restroom**: Outdoor public restroom in front of the café; none inside - **Seating**: Indoor seating, Namdaecheon-facing window seats, and group seating *as written by the visitor on Aug 17, 2026* While traveling in Yangyang for my summer vacation, I stopped by Cafe Dunchi (카페 둔치) in front of the Namdaecheon. I was curious because I could have coffee and ride a boat on the river. After picking up our drinks at the café, we went down to the dock and drove an electric boat ourselves. ![Visit to Cafe Dunchi by Yangyang’s Namdaecheon](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe-01-12zyd-966.webp) ## Where is Cafe Dunchi, and is parking convenient? The café is at the Namdaecheon Water Leisure Sports Center, 295 Ilchul-ro, Yangyang-eup. It was not hard to find because it sits right in front of the Namdaecheon, and its exterior had illustrations of kayaks and surfboards. The free parking lot in front was spacious, so I parked relatively comfortably even during peak season. ![Cafe Dunchi exterior at Namdaecheon Water Leisure Sports Center](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe-02-1vkjn-966.webp) However, there was no restroom inside the café. You need to use the outdoor public restroom in front of the café, so it may be best to go before heading upstairs to the café. ## Are there seats overlooking the Namdaecheon? The interior was more spacious than I expected. The wood-toned interior, high ceiling, and exposed wooden rafters made the space feel open. Green plants were placed throughout, and there were plenty of indoor and window seats. ![Cafe Dunchi’s spacious wood-toned interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe-03-1gs6z-966.webp) ![Cafe Dunchi’s high ceiling and indoor seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe-04-hde72-966.webp) There were many seats along the floor-to-ceiling windows looking out onto the Namdaecheon. It had a nice atmosphere for having a cup of coffee and taking a break while looking at the calm river. ![Window seats overlooking the Namdaecheon at Cafe Dunchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe-05-4oypd-966.webp) ![Relaxed seating by Cafe Dunchi’s floor-to-ceiling windows](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe-06-38ijj-966.webp) There was also group seating. It would work well for family trips or when looking for a place to sit together with friends. ![Group seating at Cafe Dunchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe-07-1b7sn-966.webp) ## What was on the menu, and what did I order? The drink selection ranged from basic coffee and lattes to ades, smoothies, and tea. They also sold drinks made with house-made fruit syrups. ![Cafe Dunchi’s varied drink menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe-08-1hyk5-966.webp) When I visited in summer, bingsu (shaved ice dessert) was also on sale. I saw people at several tables eating it. ![Cafe Dunchi’s summer drinks and bingsu menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe-09-66caz-966.webp) ![Summer menu information at Cafe Dunchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe-10-tp17f-966.webp) For dessert, there were butter scones, house-made yanggaeng (sweet bean jelly), cookies, and several kinds of cake. ![Desserts to enjoy with coffee at Cafe Dunchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe-11-1keh0-966.webp) ![Desserts sold at Cafe Dunchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe-12-ty8h5-966.webp) ![Various dessert menu items at Cafe Dunchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe-13-9ob3h-966.webp) ![Dessert sales area at Cafe Dunchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe-14-9fr4u-966.webp) One side of the café also had a space selling local specialties. I looked around at foods including jelly, snacks, and tea made with songi mushrooms, as well as Gangneung coffee bread. ![Local-specialty sales area at Cafe Dunchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe-15-udjno-966.webp) We ordered two iced Americanos at ₩5,000 each. After picking up our drinks, we went down to the dock to ride the boat. ## What are the electric boat rates and hours? There were two types of boats at the dock, used by couples and families. The electric boat rates and operating hours recorded in the original post are below. ![Boat-experience dock on Yangyang’s Namdaecheon](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe-16-pzdhx-966.webp) ![Namdaecheon boat dock below Cafe Dunchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe-17-1o8ze-966.webp) - Four-seat electric boat: ₩30,000 for 30 minutes - Six-seat electric boat: ₩35,000 for 30 minutes - Boat hours: 10:00–18:00 ## Was it difficult to drive an electric boat for the first time? Before boarding, we put on life jackets. The boat we used was an electric boat that could hold up to four people. Its roof blocked some of the midsummer sun, making it relatively comfortable to take in the scenery. ![Preparing to board an electric boat on Namdaecheon](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe-18-1n9p4-966.webp) ![Boarding the electric boat at Cafe Dunchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe-19-r0sox-966.webp) After we boarded, a staff member explained how to operate it, the route, and the precautions. I thought it might be difficult at first, but the controls were simpler than expected and I learned them quickly. I could steer the boat myself to change direction, and because it was not fast, it did not feel too demanding for me. ![Electric boat experience on the Namdaecheon](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe-20-1hpps-966.webp) ![Driving an electric boat around the Namdaecheon](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe-21-9npmj-966.webp) ![Namdaecheon view from an electric boat](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe-22-bd9dp-966.webp) Taking the boat slowly around the Namdaecheon felt unhurried. Out on the open river, I could enjoy the scenery with my companions. Cafe Dunchi looked different from the river than it did from land. ![Cafe Dunchi viewed from the Namdaecheon](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe-65f9/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe-23-1dnsw-1200.webp) ## What kind of Yangyang itinerary does it suit? Cafe Dunchi suited me when I wanted to combine a break overlooking the river with a boat experience. The electric boat I rode was more about taking in the scenery slowly than enjoying high speed. I was happy to spend relaxed time with my companions during our Yangyang trip, though it is worth knowing in advance that you need to use the outdoor public restroom. ![Cafe Dunchi and Namdaecheon boat experience in Yangyang](https://img.superchart.com/images/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe-24-oi09c-966.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 - 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/@coffee-at-four/dunchi-yangyang-namdaecheon-boat-cafe-65f9/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt