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Half Day Trip to Killing Field and Genocidal Museum

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Phnom Penh

Embark on a half-day trip to the Killing Fields and Genocidal Museum in Phnom Penh. Explore the haunting Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and pay tribute to the victims at the Choeung Ek memorial site.

Duration: 4 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum - A tour guide and driver pick you up at the hotel lobby and take you to visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, the memorial site of the S-21 interrogation and detention center of the Khmer Rouge regime, located in the heart of Phnom Penh. It preserves a tragic period in history with the aim of encouraging visitors to become messengers of peace. Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum is the memorial site of “Security Office 21” (S-21) of Democratic Kampuchea (also known as the Khmer Rouge regime) and is located in what was then the abandoned city of Phnom Penh, whose citizens had been evacuated on April 17, 1975. S-21 served as the central hub of a vast prison system throughout the country and was used as a secret facility for the detention, interrogation, torture, and extermination of those deemed “political enemies” of the regime.
Choeung Ek Genocidal Center - After that, we travel about 15km southwest of Phnom Penh to arrive at Choeung Ek. The memorial at Choeung Ek, just outside Phnom Penh, was an orchard and a Chinese cemetery prior to 1975. During the Khmer Rouge regime, it became one of the killing fields, the site of the brutal executions of more than 17,000 individuals, most of whom first suffered through torture and deprivation in Tuol Sleng Prison. Choeung Ek is now a group of mass graves and a memorial stupa containing thousands of skulls.

What's Included

Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Private Transportation with A/C
Private English Speaking Tour Guide
Traveler Insurance
Pure Drinking Water

What's Not Included

Meals & Drinks
Tickets to Toul Sleng & Killing Field

Additional Information

The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum stands as a solemn remembrance for the S-21 interrogation and detention complex utilized by the Khmer Rouge. Moreover, the Choeung Ek memorial, found on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, was once an orchard and also served as a Chinese burial ground before 1975. Under the Khmer Rouge rule, it was transformed into one of the notorious extermination grounds, where over 17,000 individuals encountered their end following extensive suffering from torture and neglect at Toul Sleng Prison. Presently, Choeung Ek comprises several mass burial sites and a commemorative stupa filled with innumerable skulls.

Location

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

Corner of Street 113 & St 350, History Museum

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Keyind2023

May 30, 2024

Sam the great tour guide at Khmer Hisotry. - Emotional experience to Killing Field and S21 prison with our tour guide Mr. Sam. We got all information about the atrocities and custody during Pol Pot's regime. Highly recommend to Sam if you want to know more information about Cambodian history.

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Judith_p

Feb 20, 2024

Harrowing but well worth it - Great but very harrowing tour with our private guide Ms Sreyneang. She was very knowledgeable and helped us understand the history behind the conflict.

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Glendanswaustralia

Feb 5, 2024

Unforgettable tour. - Thankyou Sam for sharing your own family’s stories and your thoughtfulness while we did the tour together. It is a very harrowing tour but one that people should do so we have a full understanding of those terrible times and the suffering of the Cambodian people. It was not that long ago and everyone in this country are still affected. Sam’s knowledge of the history is very thorough and he speaks excellent English. I was humbled to meet some survivors and Sam showed great respect. I would highly recommend taking the tour with someone like Sam as opposed to self guided because it brings a human reality to the tour and you have conversations. Be warned it is not suitable for children or those who may be badly affected by graphic detail and ‘in your face’ reminders of this inhumanity. If you don’t really understand what happened it is important to do your research beforehand to show respect to the millions who suffered at the hands of the Khmer Rouge. Thankyou again Sam 🙏🏾

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Petersang02

Sep 9, 2023

Useful experience to Killing Field and Genocidal Museum - We had a little time to explore Phnom Penh by going to visit Genocidal Museum and Killing Field. This is a great trip to learn the brutality and mercilessness of Khmer Rough. Our tour guide, Sophea, was knowledgeable about his country.

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Andrewea9315ri

Sep 4, 2023

Great for a short tour - Amazing insight into the recent history & atrocities in Cambodia - a good 4hr tour that gives you enough understanding without it being overwhelmingly long

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Dathyk2023

Aug 14, 2023

Very informative place for Pol Pot Regime - We booked a private tour to this place which is very sad and very graphic. It was a high school turned into a torture and execution facility before sending the prisoners to the killing fields. There are 4 building all 3 stores tall. Over 14,000 people have been forced to entered this facility. Only 7 people survived. There is still 3 men who are alive who spent up to 2 years here and have written books about their experiences.

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Fennedy

Jul 3, 2023

Unforgettably exciting trip in Phnom Penh - This is a must-visit place where we should not miss during our trip in Phnom Penh. We took a half day trip in the afternoon after arrival in Phnom Penh. Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable at history of Killing Field and Genocidal Museum. Highly recommended.

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Hthrasmith

Jun 7, 2023

Excellent tour - Our family took a half day tour with Ms. Srey Neang and she was awesome. She took us to the Killing Field and Toul Sleng Genocidal Museum. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the history and very insightful. I highly recommend this tour.

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Huyleangs2023

Apr 28, 2023

Great trip to know Khmer history - We had a wonderful trip to genocidal museum and killing field. That was the best choice to know Cambodian history during Khmer Rough. Highly recommend.

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