Overview
Karawaci is a company town built by Lippo Group that looks like a misplaced chunk of Singapore with clean streets, corporate towers, and golf courses. It is particularly popular among Korean expatriates, with 40% of residents being Koreans working in the Tangerang area.
Day Trips · Family Travel · Nightlife · Shopping
Before you go
Language
Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) is the local language. Korean is widely spoken due to the large Korean expatriate community (40% of residents). English is common in shopping malls and hotels.
Medical
Siloam Gleneagles Hospital offers 5-star medical facilities with well-known doctors, making Karawaci a destination for medical tourism within Indonesia.
Shopping
Supermal Karawaci is the largest mall with over 30 food outlets and entertainment including Timezone arcade. Korean visitors can find familiar products at Mu Gung Hwa and Hanil Mart supermarkets.
Transport
Karawaci sits on the Jakarta-Tangerang highway. Taxis and ride-hailing apps like Grab are the most practical way to get around this sprawling planned community.