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Half-Day Tour of Choeung Ek Genocide Center: Explore the Haunting Past of Cambodia's Killing Fields
4.7
14 Ratings
Phnom Penh
Uncover the chilling history of Cambodia’s Killing Fields on a half-day tour of Choeung Ek Genocide Center. Explore the haunting past and learn about the atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge regime.
Uncover the chilling history of Cambodia’s Killing Fields on a half-day tour of Choeung Ek Genocide Center. Explore the haunting past and learn about the atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge regime.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Choeung Ek Genocidal Center - This site, once an orchard, became a mass grave for victims of the Khmer Rouge, who were killed between 1975 and 1979. Located in Dangkao Section, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, it is approximately 17 kilometers (11 miles) south of the city center. It is the most renowned of the Killing Fields, where the Khmer Rouge regime…
- Choeung Ek Genocidal Center - This site, once an orchard, became a mass grave for victims of the Khmer Rouge, who were killed between 1975 and 1979. Located in Dangkao Section, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, it is approximately 17 kilometers (11 miles) south of the city center. It is the most renowned of the Killing Fields, where the Khmer Rouge regime executed over a million people during that period. After the regime’s fall, mass graves containing 8,895 bodies were uncovered at Choeung Ek. Many of the deceased were former political prisoners held by the Khmer Rouge at the Tuol Sleng detention center and other facilities in Cambodia. Today, Choeung Ek serves as a memorial, featuring a Buddhist stupa with acrylic glass sides, housing over 9,000 human skulls. Some lower levels are open during the day for direct viewing of the skulls, many of which are shattered or damaged. The Cambodian government encourages tourists to visit Choeung Ek.
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum - The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, or simply Tuol Sleng, documents the Cambodian genocide. Situated in Phnom Penh, this site was formerly a secondary school, repurposed as Security Prison 21 by the Khmer Rouge regime from 1975 until its collapse in 1979. To manage the victims of significant purges, the Khmer Rouge converted the building, previously known as Tuol Svay Pray High School, named after a royal ancestor of King Norodom Sihanouk, into a prison and interrogation center in March or April 1976. The complex consists of five buildings.
What's Included
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Licensed professional driver
- Complimentary water and snacks
- Clean and safe transportation
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Licensed professional driver
- Complimentary water and snacks
- Clean and safe transportation
What's Not Included
- Tipping service and other personal expenses.
- Personal travel insurance
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Tipping service and other personal expenses.
- Personal travel insurance
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
An experienced English-speaking tour guide will collect guests from their hotel and transport them to the Choeung Ek Genocide Center, located 17km south of Phnom Penh. This notorious site, once an orchard and a Chinese cemetery, was transformed by the Khmer Rouge under Pol Pot’s leadership into the infamous killing fields, where approximately 20,000 individuals were executed.
An experienced English-speaking tour guide will collect guests from their hotel and transport them to the Choeung Ek Genocide Center, located 17km south of Phnom Penh. This notorious site, once an orchard and a Chinese cemetery, was transformed by the Khmer Rouge under Pol Pot’s leadership into the infamous killing fields, where approximately 20,000 individuals were executed.
Location
Grand River Sports Bar
Riverside Path
178 Corner Sisovat quay, Riverside Path, Phnom Penh 120201
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(14 Ratings)
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Dany_k
Jan 3, 2026
Although this is a very... - Although this is a very confronting and heavy experience, it’s important to know the history of the Khmer people and the horrific genocide they endured under the Pol Pot/Khmer Rouge Regime. Our guide Sun Cheat was very informative and respectful by allowing us to wonder at our own pace and have quiet moments of reflection. Would definitely recommend.
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Cheryl_m
Dec 15, 2025
5 star experience - What a wonderful and heartbreaking experience how a country could endure such evil is beyond me.
Our guide Baboon was extremely knowledgeable and provided us with lots of information, some of which I was unaware of. Thank you
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Christine_p
Jan 19, 2025
Top tour - It’s a very moving experience. Three of the four remaining survivors were at S 21 and sell signed copies of their book. Well worth buying!!! Guide was great ..superb value for money
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Andrew_w
Oct 9, 2024
A Real Must - Know the recent history of Cambodia - The knowledge (and English capacity) of our guide. He was clearly passionate about the history of his Cambodia and relayed his knowledge in understandable language. Both the “fields” and the Museum are really with a visit. Even better it was the most comfortable tour bus we have been on the trip!
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Beth_e
Oct 4, 2024
October 2024 tour - Our tour guide, Visal, was extremely informative so we learnt a lot about the history of Cambodia. The tour is very dark and difficult at times however, it is important to learn about the history whilst in Cambodia. I would definitely recommend this tour if you want a knowledgeable and friendly guide.
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Sean_c
Jun 17, 2024
Simply amazing - Sum was a really good guide he explained everything in the tour very well. Although it was not a happy tour he explained that also, well worth learning about the history of this amazing country. Definitely recommend.
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Daytrip56104094318
Oct 8, 2023
Sad but educational afternoon tour - Sum Cheath was our informative guide on this educational and harrowing tour. He was able to answer our questions regarding many aspects of the genocide and recent history of Cambodia.
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Debra_s
Jul 29, 2023
Good learning experience - Good learning experience and well done.but also very emotional. Highly recommend this tour. Very sad genocide.
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Debra
Jul 29, 2023
Amazing educational and emotional experience! - This was an incredibly educational and emotional experience! Our guide Baboon shared his personal family’s experience (his mother survived one of the killing field camps) and so many details about the genocide period, very emotional and moving. We also got to meet two of the S-21 survivors and hear them speak, I have no words to describe this.
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John_l
Nov 30, 2024
No-Show. - They pulled a "No-Show" and only called me afterwards to cancel the excursion when I tried to contact them directly.
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