The park was designed to incorporate Feng Shui principles in its land development and burial plot orientation.
It includes a man-made lake covering approximately 8 hectares, which serves as a central aesthetic and recreational feature.
The property features themed areas such as the 'Ten Commandments' and various Mediterranean-inspired garden zones.
The park operates its own on-site facilities, including a multipurpose building and a restaurant, to accommodate family visitors and memorial services.
The site is managed under the Lippo Group, a major Indonesian conglomerate.
San Diego Hills Memorial Park is a 500-hectare cemetery and memorial park in Karawang, West Java, conceptualized as a destination for both burial and leisure. The site integrates landscape design with thematic burial gardens, including Chinese-style burial areas and lawns following international memorial park standards. It functions as a public-facing space, featuring recreational amenities such as a lake, a clubhouse, and restaurants within the grounds. The design prioritizes park-like aesthetics over traditional cemetery layouts, emphasizing wide green spaces and manicured topography. It remains fully operational as a high-end memorial facility serving the Greater Jakarta area.
The lakeside area near the central clubhouse offers the most scenic views of the manicured hills and water feature.
The park is vast; consider using a personal vehicle to navigate between the distant themed sections.
Visit during the early morning to avoid the intense midday heat of the Karawang plains.
Check the internal maps at the entrance as the park is divided into distinct, geographically separated burial estates.
Attempting to walk the entire perimeter on foot, as the site is designed for vehicle access and the heat can be extreme.
Maintain a respectful tone and modest attire suitable for a memorial site; refrain from loud conversations or disruptive behavior near ongoing ceremonies.