Half Day To Killing Field & S21 Genocidal Museum
ID: GYG569101-972475
Category:
Country: Cambodia
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
The Khmer Rouge turned Toul Sleng High School into a center for interrogation, torture and death. Choeung Ek, a Chinese cemetery, became one of the killing fields the site of the brutal executions.
Pick up at hotel and transfer you to visit Tuol Sleng, a former high school that the Khmer Rouge turned into a center for interrogation, torture and death. Today it is a museum of torture and serves to remind visitors of the terrible atrocities that came to pass in Cambodia. 17,000 people passed through the gates of this prison and only seven lived to tell the tale. Then, visit an old Chinese cemetery, Choeng Ek which was turned into an extermination camp for political prisoners from Tuol Sleng followed this same route to their fate. The remains of 8985 people were exhumed from mass graves and are kept in a memorial stupa here. Despite the horrors of the past, it is a peaceful place to go and a tranquil spot to reflect on the tragic events that engulfed Cambodia and its people. Back to hotel and drop off.
Highlights
- Explore the emotional places where many honest people were executed
- Learn the regime led by Khmer Rough Leader Pol Pot
- Learn the Communist doctrine during Khmer Rough's time
- Meet a survivor talking about his life in Khmer Rough regime
- Explore Toul Sleng S21 prison and Killing Field sites
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We offer free pick up and drop off at your hotel. Please provide us the name and address of hotel where you are staying. Our tour guide and driver will meet and welcome you at your hotel lobby.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
