Choeung Ek Genocidal Center in Sisophon

Its hard to believe that these awful things happen to so many people. The site is quite tranquil and well worth a visit. It is an unfortunate part of mans modern history. Its a thing we should not forget what happened here. It is really thought provoking.

Shows you how terrible people can be to each other, the place brings most people to tears somewhere around the area whilst walking through the area. The baby killing tree did it for me where young children and babies were bashed against a tree to death whilst parents watched before there own fate

Historical place museum in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.Choeung Ek Genocidal Center Phnom Penh. Choeung Ek is known as The Killing Fields, where more than 17,000 civilians were killed and buried in mass graves.Complete an audioguided tour of the Choeung Ek Genocidal Centre. It is a harrowing experience, but important to learn about the atrocities committed here.Many of the dead were former political prisoners who were kept by the Khmer Rouge in their Tuol Sleng detention center and in other Cambodian detention centers.

Harrowing place, but a must see to understand what happened to the great lovely people of Cambodia.You get a headset on arrival with your language and follow the numbers and ques from the audio.Please note at times this is very emotional and can be quite disturbing.

Very historical place in cambodia and its contain about thousand skull of homeland fighters🥶and the spiritual wrist band which belong to them. I advice to some people who weak in spirit and pregnant mom to not enter this place because this place contain evidence of cruelty.

This is an essential stop on any trip to Cambodia but especially if you are staying near Phnom Penh. If you have time I would read some literature about Pol Pots Khmer Rouge before your visit.

Truly a sad morning in visiting this place of such Cambodian horror. Difficult being a foreigner in fully understanding the differing views and stances during our not-so recent past, but lays proof that unfortunately the gun 🔫 can still outweigh beliefs, thoughts and values. Some sights are simple too unbearable to photo 📱... 😔 😢

The place is very sorrowful, but quiet and peaceful. A tuk tuk ride from the city is around $5. They dont have audio guides at the moment, but you can get a tour guide for $5. A ticket is $3.

I don’t know if this the worst place I have been or the best. It was so incredibly sad and a great reminder for future generations what hate brings to the world.If you visit, make sure you get the tape to guide you around to the various stations.

Sad place to visit, but definitely recommended. Plan at least 2h, you receive an audio guide in the 6$ ticket and there are some stories of survivors. Dress appropriately (no short skirts, naked shoulders).

Costs 6 USD to enter with an audio guide. Note that its entirely outside so is not the best when it is raining or very hot. I do not suggest visiting here and s21 on the same day.

Don not know how to do the rating for this place. It is a place about Khmer Rouge murdering people and burying them in mass grave. Must take the audio guide or else not much information for understanding. The atmosphere is gloomy and sad. Felt sadness deep inside after visiting. Not suitable for underage persons.

Must go place in Phnom Penh. I felt so sad and sorry for those people suffered and got killed . You can give offer flower to the deaths. Walk around with audio tour player. Spend 1.5 hours to get to know more of the history.

If you are going here means that you know the importance of this place.Even if you dont know anything about this place then also no problem, audio guide will help you to understand the entire history.Since it is located much outside the city, auto/tuktuk will charge you more if you dont book through Pass or Grab apps. Apps are much cheaper.As mentioned by others, entry ticket is $6 ($3 for ticket and $3 for audio guide). Audio guide is highly recomended which is in many languages to choose from. A small guide map is also provided.Many trees are there with seating spaces so that you can sit and listen to the audio which makes you to feel the history.

A very sombre historic site that housed a few thousand skulls of the people of Cambodia killed during the Khmer Rouge regime in a stupa. It reflects when the people are reigned through fear and death. There is no option but to comply or you end up being history yourself.

The Killing Fields is one of those places that you cannot help visiting. Once there, I started wondering if the commemoration of the killing of tens of thousands of innocent civilians is something that should have become a tourist attraction. The location eventually unleashes many emotions ranging from anger to disbelief to disgust. It is highly disturbing to visit and yet necessary because we need to be reminded of the horrors that took place in order not to allow them to ever be repeated.

A sombre experience. In Muslim Religious book it is said by Lord that “we certainly have created humankind in the best of stature. Then we return him to the lowest of the low”. Here we have found what the lowest of the low can mean. Things that people can do to one another! We really loved how they preserved the things and how they have presented it to the whole world. History is a great teacher, only if we learn. We took the audio tour. The audio is of superb quality. And the storytelling awesome. We cried and prayed: Lord, never again.

A must visit when youre in Phnom Penh. About a 30mins ride out of the city area but it was very worth it. Get the audio tour for a cheap price, available in a multitude of languages so do not worry.Powerful stories that moved me and showed the struggles that Cambodia went through during the Khmer Rouge. The entire walk took a little over an hour with it ending in the tower of skulls. Many stations depicted the harsh conditions that the victims were confined in and you can really feel the tension in the atmosphere as you listen along.

This place is also known as "The Killing Fields". A nice historical place to visit. However, most of the actual scenes were gone and the left overs are the sign boards. When you arrive you will need to pay for an entrance fee and given a walky talky with a headphone set. You will be listening to the stories as you walk. Languages available include English and Mandarin. You will end up in the main tower at the end where you are able to see the bones of the actual victims. You will need to take off your shoes before you enter. The place is very hot, remember to buy water before you go. However it may cost a lot for the tuk tuk to bring you there. You may haggle the price accordingly. There is an eatery directly outside the place if you need and the prices are reasonable.

Seriously powerful and very thought provoking. Certainly a necessary visit if you are a tourist in Phenom Penh. Necessary to help to understand a horrendous and awful part of Cambodias history. The amazingly scenic views and tranquil atmosphere of the place juxtapose its tragic and violent history.Definitely get the audio guide, as you will not garner a full experience without it. It will leave you numb, but you will leave with a new kind of respect and sympathy for the Cambodian people.

Like the S21 prison, its a place full of sad historys, but is important to go and understand what happend in Cambodia during the Khremr Rouge regime. You feeel horible but its a thing that is important to know.With the audio guide you can walk and see where things happend and listen to the testimony of survivors.And nowadays the place is full of trees and birds, so you dont feel so bad. You see how they handle with everything and move foward.You pay $6 for the entrance and the audioguide.

I had such an amazing experience at Choeung Ek today. It was extremely sad hearing about the history of Cambodia and being at the grounds where so many Cambodians lost their lives unnecessarily.The ‘Killing Tree’ was by far the hardest part of the tour - just standing next to it and hearing what happened I literally had shivers!The audio tour guide was fantastic, very easy to navigate and overall a great touch to the tour that meant you could do it at your own pace spending as much or as little in each section as you wanted.An unforgettable experience and one that you should put on your list of things to do when in Cambodia.

If you come to Cambodia and dont visit this place or the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum youre neglecting an opportunity to truly understand what has happened here. As a 46 year old Canadian, the tour gave me new perspective on how easy Ive had it considering this travesty occurred during my lifetime. Definitely do the tour with the audio headset, the narration is terrific and also told by a survivor.

Entrance is $6 which includes an audio guide.Really worth the 30-40 minute Tuk Tuk ride out of town. The audio guide is moving and informative. It takes about 2 hours to follow the audio guide and wander around.A heart-breaking insight into Khmer history.

Among must visit place, the Choeung Ek Killing field is the most famous among all the killing field in Cambodia. Visitors are advised to pay a respect to the victim in the memorial, and always good to behave and toned down especially foreign tourist.Really sober place and it’s a reminder of not to let history repeats.

A sombre memorial to and for the murdered victims and relatives of the Cambodian population who were systematically murdered by Pol Pot (Political Potentialand his followers. This site is only one of many and not the largest. The initial victims were the intellectuals, doctors, teachers. Then those who wore glasses.

Such a beautiful place. Very sad history that happen so much more recently than people think it did. So many people where sent to there death here without even knowing what was ahead for them. This is now a walking tour with a audio guide that tells you about every stop along the way.

Although deeply sad and depressing, this memorial is a must when visiting Phnom Penh. Its a respectful way to explore and understand Cambodian history. Make use of the audio guides which enable the perfect experience at your own pace. Again, though recommending this, I wouldnt bring minors or visit if you feel not comfortable witnessing the barbarian crimes of the Khmer Rouge.

Utterly shocking to learn of the mass murders and cruelty towards innocent ordinary people. The audio sets (available in different languagesprovide really excellent information, as you go around the site, on the genocide committed here and the devastation caused to Cambodia by the Khymer Rouge. What I found particularly shocking was the manner in which people were killed, not by bullets, consider too expensive, but bludgeoned or stabbed by various farm implements. Another shocking aspect was the "killing tree" where babies were swung by their feet and heads smashed against the tree. It is a very sad experience to visit this site, but something everyone should do. Entry price for foreigners is $6.

As many others have commented this is a difficult place to review positively. It is not enjoyable to visit and if you do Tuol Sleng Prison on the same day then it will have a big impact on you. For some, both places will be too much. If you get the audio guide here and at the prison then there will be considerable overlap in the information. However, if this is new detail for you as it was for me, I think it is useful reinforcement to hear some of the facts repeated.Either way, if you bother to drive out here in the heat, then get the audio as there is precious little to see without knowing what you are looking at. This was a secret killing ground that even locals nearby were unaware of exactly what was happening here. None of the temporary or flimsy buildings erected at the time have survived and of course the mass graves are merely undulations in the ground now. It is the harrowing facts and survivor stories which make this visit potentially overwhelming.There are numbered stops to follow around the field (remember this is only one of about 380 around the whole country and I think they said about 20 of the mass graves on this site are untouched). This is organised murder on a shattering scale. The impact in separating and destroying families and communities still lasts to this day of course.

Wish I could call it beautiful, but it has a horrible history. Came to visit my country for the first time on a solo trip. This is a must for those that are born outside of Cambodia with a Khmer background. You will return back to your country humble. I recommend the audio tour, there are multiple stations you can visit and hear the story behind it.

Lovely place and well maintained. Would suggest to take a audio recording guide and explore the place. It really makes you feel terrible looking at all the torture and exploitation Pol Pot and his regime committed. Hats off to the people of Cambodia who have gone past all the horror and come back successfully to lead the country into the mainstream. I only hope other super powers do not throw their money around and spoil the beauty of Cambodia. Genocidal Centre a must visit while in Cambodia.

The killing fields is a must go for anyone visiting Cambodia. Its a horrible place but its important to go to so this will never be forgotten. The audio tour is very well informed and easy to use. There is plenty of facilities for tourists when you come. Youll spend about two hours in total. Its terrible seeing all the skulls lined up like that. There is detailed accounts of the victims. There is paintings of the methods used of torture painted by one of the surviours.

Admission fee of $6 includes an audio tour. This will take about 1h 15 mins. The audio tour guides you through where torture equipment were held and spots were killings were conducted and where graves were dug up. Afterwhich, you can spend time at the small museum with a 15 minute show. However, I would not recommend watching the show as it does not add much to what the audio guide has covered. The highlight of this place would be the memorial in the centre. In it are the remaining bones and articles of victims of the genocide. You have to remove your shoes before entering the memorial building and you can buy flowers or make offerings too. If youre making your way here from Phnom Penh via tuktuk, your driver will likely ask to wait for you and you can negotiate a fee. I used Passapp to get here and paid only 5USD. I would also recommend arriving before 9am, just before busloads of tourists. It is a lot more serene to walk the grounds with fewer people.

Dont visit this as a tourist destination but a chance to better understand the history of Cambodia. You get headsets to wear and the quality is quite good. Bring your own earbuds or head phones if you are picky. Cost is $3 for entry and $3 more for the self guided audio.

I think everyone should visit this place to understand how brutally innocent people were dragged and tortured to death. And this place is not too old when it happened. Its as early as 1980 when other countries were at peace, people learning and educating. This place was complete hell. Try to visit this place and you will understand how Cambodia itself has improved since then. They give you headphone with recorded voice to which they charge is 6 or 7$. Located 40-50 min drive from Phnom Penh 168 Bus stop. We went by Tuk tuk / Auto to Killing fields and S21 for 20$ and back to Bus stand. I dont know if its expensive. We found it Okay.

It is a memorial site at the south suburban area of the city, a solemn and sad place where the history was recorded.This place used to be a killing field of Khmer Rouge in last century where numerous victims were executed. Tools and other stuff found here were displayed. Skulls and crania were collected in the memorial stupa at the center.With the audio guide, visitors can walk through the history by following the route to see all exhibition in this genocidal center. As it is a sad place to see the cruel past, it is suggested to dress modestly and speak quietly here.

Must remember this horrible era (April 17, 1975 - January 7, 1979of the Khmer Rouge and Pol Pot. Over 3 million murdered. Two hours is a good time frame to listen to the earphone guided tour, walk around the whole place, see the museum and documentary there, and take pictures (all for $6).

Its better if you previously visited Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. Entrance and audio together 6$. Make sure you see the documentary at the end of the tour. And also you can buy fresh coconut juice for 1$ from the cafeteria at the garden.

Very sad to learn what Cambodians went through during Pol Pot regime. Its very difficult moment to see the mass graves and the surrounding that has kept its history. Its a good effort by government to educate the people of country on what it has inherited and its a eye opener for tourists to be thankful for what they have.

Really nice historical places. 6$ per ticket including an audio which will tell you the story about each stage. The audio will in 15 different languages, depend on what language you use. 3$ per ticket not including the audio.

Well worth the cycle there. Makes you appreciate life, the audio is brilliant and sets the scene, you can go at your own pace. Went to the museum after and the same emotional impact.

A very powerful, if harrowing, experience. No attempts have been made to tone down the horrific incidents that took place here.The audio guides are a must, to listen to accounts of survivors and perpetrators brings a new perspective.It is common to see visitors overwhelmed and teary, and parts of the place can be truly terrifying. However, it is one place you should not miss visiting at any cost. If you have only one day in Phnom Penh, this is where you should be going.You should have at least an hour to spend here to fully appreciate it.

A place worth visiting though its a little bit far from center town. It allows us to contemplate the meaning of life and how we should respect and love each other. The vocal tour is excellent designed which you can deeply know the history there and vividly go back to the near period. If you come to capital and want to know more about this country, you should come here with hesitation but remember to bring respect.Meanwhile, you can walk around the beautiful lake and stop for a while to listen the stories. I do believe it may change the way you face your life. You will more cherish it and find more value to make it more meaning than before.

A must do in Cambodia. Peaceful and beautiful place, it is hard to imagine all the horror that happened here. The audio guide is included in the ticket price ($6and it is well done. It took me 2 hours to do all the track but it could be done in less time. Add half an hour if you want to visit the small museum and read all the porters. Tuk Tuk from the city to there and back was $10 without bargain. The driver waited us outside. There are many places to eat there, but I didnt try them.I found very useful to come here after doing the S21 first, as it explains better the history of the Khmer Rouge and youll understand better while walking in the killing fields.

Its known as the killing field where the Khmer rouge soldiers brought over 20000 people to kill here between 1977 to 1979. Even its a sad place, but good for people who want to learn the history of Cambodia in the 1970s.

This is the place where the Pol Pot regime executed and buried people who were convicted at prison S21. Very sad and graphic. It is located 17 km from Phnom Penh. You can reach it by a car or tuck tuck.The latter cost  20$ with bargine. The entry fees is 6$ with audio guide.The serenity of the place belie its violent history

Must visit if your in Phnom Penh or even in Cambodia at all. Very very hard hitting but there is no other way it should be portrayed. What really happened should be told.It gets incredibly hot here so try visit morning or on a cooler day.Headset are given in all major languages for audio tour.Snacks and drinks outside.

I highly recommend visiting this place. It tells a horror story which should not be forgotten.The museum workers did a fantastic job. Entrance is only 6$, you get an audio guide (many languages), the path is very easy to follow, the guide is off a high quality and in the museum you can watch a short documentary.

This was worth the $15 round trip tuk tuk and $6 entry fee. The museum comes with an audio guide and its needed. While there isnt much to see, the audio guide does a great job describing the events that happened here. Its very sad but its also important to learn about. Im was pleased to know that this place really respects the dead and it isnt made for just gawking.