Take a tour of the killing fields at Choeung Ek and learn about the horrors that took place there. Visit the large memorial that was built to commemorate the 17,000 Cambodians who died at the site under the hands of the cruel Khmer Rouge.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- At your accommodation in the city.
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Visit Choeung Ek with a guide who will explain the shocking background of this place
- Explore the killing fields and hear about the horrors that occurred there
- Tour the memorial and learn about the cruelty of the Khmer Rouge regime
Full description
The peaceful stretch of green fields at Choeung Ek hide the horrors that occurred at the site in the 1970s. Located 17 kilometers from Phnom Penh, Choeung Ek was made famous in the movie called The Killing Fields.
On this 4-hour guided tour you’ll visit the memorial built in memory of the more than 17,000 victims who were killed at Choeung Ek by the Khmer Rouge.
The remnants inside the memorial and the mass graves that dot the area are reminders of the suffering of the victims. This journey into Cambodia’s past will provide you with a background on the cruelty of the Khmer Rouge regime. It will also give you an appreciation of the struggle that Cambodian people have faced and their tremendous courage to move on and rebuild their nation.
Includes
- Small group tour
- Guide
- Entrance fee
- Cold bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation in shared, air-conditioned van
- Cambodia visa
- Accommodation
- Other meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips/gratuities
- Travel insurance
Not suitable for
- Children under 12 years
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- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Shorts
- Sleeveless shirts
- Food in the vehicle