Khmer Rouge In Depth: Tuol Sleng Museum & Killing Fields
ID: GYG486179-860113
Category:
Country: Cambodia
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Discover the compelling history of the Killing Fields by embarking on a guided tour that includes a visit to the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) and Killing Fields (Choeng Ek).
Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21). This site holds significant historical importance as it was originally a well-regarded high school that was later transformed into a heavily guarded prison during the time of Pol Pot's regime. Today, it functions as a museum, serving as a poignant reminder of the somber and distressing days of the past.
Then, we will proceed to the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek Genocide Center. This notorious location has a harrowing past. Once an idyllic orchard and a Chinese cemetery, it was tragically transformed by the Khmer Rouge, led by Pol Pot, into what became infamously known as the killing fields. Here, approximately 20,000 victims were executed, and an astounding 2.5 million individuals were mercilessly massacred and buried over a period of three years. The site stands as a stark testament to the atrocities committed during that dark chapter in history.
You will expect to return to Phnom Penh City around 12:00 pm
Highlights
- Visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum which was used as Security Prison
- Learn the histories about the horror of the Khmer Rouge Regime
- Learn the darker sides of Cambodian history with the Tuol Sleng Museum
- Meet our friendly tour guide who is knowledgable about khmer histories
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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.
