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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Karawang
Visit Karawang for a day stop to see the waterpark and industrial heritage; one night if you want a quiet base near Jakarta.
Karawang is a satellite city of Jakarta, 50 km east, with easy toll‑road and rail links. Its main attractions are a waterpark, a large mall and nearby archaeological sites; a day is enough for the basics, a night if you prefer a low‑key stay.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Jan–Mar (rainy), Dec (holiday traffic)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- IDR
- Money
- Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget Rp150,000–250,000 excl. bed · Mid Rp250,000–400,000 excl. bed · High Rp400,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Ambulance/Fire 118/119 · General 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European round pins.
- Tipping
- Warung: Nothing.; Restaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.; Drivers and guides: Rp50,000–100,000 a day.; Spa: Rp20,000–50,000.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.
- Toilets
- Western in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee (café) | Rp15,000–25,000 |
| Street food (dodong hideung ketan) | Rp5,000–10,000 |
| Waterpark entry | Rp70,000 weekdays, Rp90,000 weekends |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | Rp30,000–40,000 |
| Angkot ride | Rp5,000–7,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CGK · Soekarno‑Hatta International Airport
- Main Jakarta airport, about 50 km (31 mi) west; express bus or taxi to Karawang (≈1 h).Main Jakarta airport, about 31 mi (50 km) west; express bus or taxi to Karawang (≈1 h).
Typical fares
- Jakarta → Karawang (tol)
- ≈ Rp30,000–40,000, 1 h (check)
- Karawang → Batujaya (taxi)
- ≈ Rp50,000, 45 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Use angkot minivans on routes 01,02,07,15,16,17,63; taxis and ride‑hailing are common. The toll road Jakarta‑Cikampek has exits at West (km 47) and East (km 54).
See and do
Known for
- Wonderland Adventure Waterpark
- Karawang Central Plaza mall
- Batujaya archaeological site (nearby)
- Industrial factories
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Batujaya archaeological site | Drive north 40 km (25 mi) via toll road; about 45 minDrive north 25 mi (40 km) via toll road; about 45 min | ≈1 h |
| Rengasdengklok | Local bus or angkot north 15 km (9.3 mi); ≈30 minLocal bus or angkot north 9.3 mi (15 km); ≈30 min | ≈45 min |
Sleep
- Mercure Karawang
- Double rooms from Rp480,000 per night; near KCP mall.
- Resinda Hotel Karawang
- Double rooms from Rp800,000 per night; luxury facilities.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Maafma-fah |
| Thank you | Terima kasihtuh-ree-mah kah-see |
| How much? | Berapa?buh-rah-pah |
| Where is the toilet? | Toilet di mana?toh-let dee mah-nah |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Light handshake then hand to chest; smile; avoid: Firm grips
- Left hand: Give and receive with the right; avoid: Passing anything with the left
- Temples: Sarong and sash; step around offerings; avoid: Standing higher than priests
- Keeping calm: Patience; indirect requests; avoid: Anger in public
- Pointing: Thumb; avoid: Index finger
Scams and watch-outs
- Peak traffic on toll road during Jakarta rush hours.
- Waterpark entry prices differ weekdays (Rp70,000) vs weekends (Rp90,000).
Generally safe; watch for traffic congestion on toll road and keep valuables secure in crowded markets.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Karawang yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Wonderland Adventure Waterpark
- Karawang Central Plaza mall
- Batujaya archaeological site (nearby)
- Industrial factories
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Karawang, revision 5195514 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5195514
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/karawang). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.