Khmer Rouge

Learn more about a dark period in Cambodian history, the Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum S21 Tour. Our English-speaking tour guide license will help you interpret the exhibits and answer your questions. Pay your respects to the victims of the Khmer Rouge at these hard-hitting, moving destinations. A must for travelers interested in history. We have two options: include the entrance fee and exclude entrance fee. This is a half-day tour of around four hours Hotel transfers can be arranged Travel in a comfortable air- conditioned private vehicle

Cambodia has had its fair share of struggles and oppression since its official birth. Amidst its fabulous heritage that is called Angkor, the current Kingdom is still tightly knitted to the genocide practices of the Khmer Rouge, headed by the notorious Pol Pot. Memories that will not fade away yet are seen as recollections of times past and reminders of what may never return are enveloped during this half day exploration of two of the capital’s most shocking sites in Cambodia’s historical annals.

On this small-group tour, visit most highlighted site of the city and its history. Discover the great palaces and pagodas of Phnom Penh on a day tour, and visit the Royal Palace of Cambodia, see the 5,329 silver tiles of the Silver Pagoda, and infamous Tuol Sleng Museum.  Admire Khmer era architecture, and learn about the notorious Killing Fields and Get stunning views of the Tonle Sap and Mekong on from the River Side before heading back to your hotel.

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Meet you at your hotel lobby and start exploring Phnom Penh City on a full-day tour of the vibrant capital. Admire the stately columns of the Royal Palace known as the resident of Cambodia King and Silver Pagoda where official name is Wat Ubaosoth Ratanaram, also known as Wat Preah Keo Morakot which is commonly shortened to Wat Preah Keo in Khmer. Then move ahead to Wat Phnom Penh Daun Penh where you will see a beautiful Buddhist temple which was built in 1372 and a lady Penh who were the founder of Phnom Penh City. At the afternoon, earn about Cambodia’s tragic past at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, the former site of the Security Prison 21 (S-21) and Killing Filed were established by the Khmer Rouge regime. At the end, you will see the Independence Monument of Cambodia which was built by Former Father Kind of Cambodia in 1958 and also his statute after he died in 2013. At the last stop, you will be shopping at Russian Local Market where a lot of local products.

Enjoy comprehensive private touring with a private guide and driver visit Phnom Penh Main Attractions. Learn about Cambodia's more recent history during the Khmer Rouge's horrific crimes at Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a former high school that the Khmer Rouge turned into a center for interrogation, torture and death. 17,000 people passed through the gates of this prison and only seven lived to tell the tale. Visit to the Choeung Ek Genocidal Center (Killing Field). Choeung Ek was turned into an extermination camp for political prisoners. The remains of 8985 people were exhumed from mass graves and are kept in a memorial stupa here. After the tour of the two mains attractions, we then continue trip to the five locations, such as, Wat Phnom, The Statue of King Father Norodom Sihanouk, the Independence Monument, then Wat Ounalom and Central Market.

The Khmer Rouge turned Toul Sleng High School into a center for interrogation, torture and death. Thousands of photo of victims can be seen in each room. You will walk slowly and investigate the materials used for interrogation of prisoners. After that we travel about 15km toward southwest of Phnom Penh we will arrive at Choeung Ek. The memorial at Choeung Ek just outside Phnom Penh was an orchard! And a Chinese cemetery prior to 1975. During the Khmer Rouge regime, it became one of the killing fields the site of the brutal executions of more than 17,000 individuals, most of whom first suffered through torture and deprivation in Toul Sleng Prison. Choeung Ek is now a group of mass graves and a memorial stupa containing thousands of skulls. Come back to hotel and drop off.

Get amazing experiences to explore Cambodia’s former capital city on this private full-day tour of Oudong Mountain and Phnom Baset from Phnom Penh. Admire the pre-Angkorian temples of Phnom Baset and explore the royal monuments with war memorials of Oudong history. – Private tour from Phnom Penh with professional English speaking tour guide – Informative commentary of Cambodia’s past from an insightful personal guide – Snap photos of the famous destination of Oudong temple, Phnom Baset and more – Travel by private comfortable air-con vehicle – Learn more about Cambodia’s royal history on a tour of the former capital of Cambodia

Immerse yourself in the overwhelming history of the Khmer Rouge. Learn the atrocities of an often overlooked era that has shaped current Cambodian culture. After visiting S21 (Genocide Museum) and the Killing Fields, unwind and share your experiences over a traditional Khmer Family Style Lunch.

The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum is the memorial site of the S-21 interrogation and detention center of the Khmer Rouge regime and The memorial at Choeung Ek just outside Phnom Penh was an orchard! And a Chinese cemetery prior to 1975. During the Khmer Rouge regime, it became one of the killing fields the site of the brutal executions of more than 17,000 individuals, most of whom first suffered through torture and deprivation in Toul Sleng Prison. Choeung Ek is now a group of mass graves and a memorial stupa containing thousands of skulls.

Snap! 150 Years of Photography in Cambodia takes you right back in 1866 into an unknown and mysterious Cambodia to travel through the decades. At that time, the very first photography of Angkor Wat were taken by the Scottish photographer John Thomson and the young Frenchman Emile Gsell. This show animated by still and moving images takes you in the heart of Cambodia’s modern history. Pictures and short archival films transport you as if you were there, from colonialism to independence, from the joyful 60’s to the Vietnam War and the Khmer Rouge struggles, and finally, to an era of peace. To give you an engaging view of Cambodia’s modern history all the photographic libraries, private collections and the Wat Damnak Centre for Khmer Studies have been excavated to collect the most relevant photography of the Khmer’s past. To make your experience more intimate and exclusive, each presentation is unique and slightly from the past one. It’s an evolving story as new stuff comes to light.

Learn more about a dark period in Cambodian history, the Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum S21 Tour. Your English-speaking guide will help you interpret the exhibits and answer your questions. Pay your respects to the victims of the Khmer Rouge at these hard-hitting, moving destinations. A must for travelers interested in history. This is a half-day tour.

An interesting touring addition for those who have a little more time in Siem Reap and are keen to learn about the recent turbulent history of Cambodia. Anlong Veng lies 125km north of Siem Reap in the area of Dangrek Mountains which mark the border between Cambodia and Thailand. It appears on the touring map for two main reasons: it was the last stronghold of the Khmer Rouge and is the resting place of Pol Pot. Not much remains of Pol Pot's bunker but a shell of a house overgrown with foliage and “decorated” with profane graffiti. The province still has plenty of mine fields but these are away from the town centre and experts are working continuously on their clearance. Your guide will be able to shed more light on the last few decades and perhaps share the story of his/her family in those difficult times.

This half-day tour takes in memorials and museums from Cambodia’s recent history under the Khmer Rouge. An experienced guide will explain the significance of some key sites from during the regime’s reign.

This tour of Phnom Penh presents a captivating journey through Cambodia's rich heritage and poignant history. Start at the Royal Palace, where you can admire its stunning architecture and serene gardens, reflecting Cambodia’s royal legacy. Next, visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a former prison that offers profound insights into the nation’s tragic past, serving as a reminder of resilience. Continue to the Choeung Ek Genocidal Center, a sobering site that deepens your understanding of the Khmer Rouge atrocities. After this reflective experience, explore Wat Phnom, an iconic hilltop temple with breathtaking views, providing a peaceful escape from the city. Finally, visit the National Museum, which showcases an extensive collection of Khmer art and artifacts. This unique blend of history and culture guarantees an unforgettable day in Phnom Penh.

Take a self-guided tour of two harrowing Cambodian sites, each a stark reminder of the atrocities committed during the Khmer Rouge regime from 1975 to 1979. First, visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, transformed from the notorious Security Prison 21 (S-21). Then get a sobering look at the Killing Fields, where mass killings and burials took place. Travel by coach round-trip from selected hotels in Phnom Penh, with recorded commentary and an informative video documentary on board. Audio tours are available for purchase at each location. – Self-guided tour of Security Prison 21 and the Killing Fields – Ride a shuttle bus to the historical sites from Phnom Penh – Listen to recorded commentary and watch a documentary – Learn about the regime of the Khmer Rouge at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum – Audio tours available for purchase on-site

Apsara Dance Performance – Dinner A journey to Cambodia is not complete if you don’t experience a performance of the Apsara dance, considered a part of the Khmer identity. This traditional dance is a form of Cambodian classic dance, in the heart of the Cambodian culture. This dance knows a new fast-growing resurgence after its ban and bloody suppression by the Khmer Rouge regime of Pol Pot (90% of the dancers and musicians were killed). An Apsara is a woman spirit in the Buddhist and Hindu mythology. Apsara dancers are young, elegant and wear traditional costume. Their movements focus principally on the hands and feet. They tell a history and each gesture of the hands symbolises the main steps of the cycle of nature. After this captivating show set in a unique wooden theatre guests will enjoy a traditional  Khmer dinner.

This tour will take you on a historical and cultural tour of Siem Reap town. You’ll see the Wat Thmei killing fields, the war museum, a local Buddhist temple. At 8:00am, we will leave and visit Wat Thmey killing field, displaying the skulls of Khmer rouge victims. Then, we continue to Cambodia War Museum, the collections of weaponry during Cambodia civil war. We also visit Wat Preah Prom Rath, Psar Chas and Artisan d’Angkor to see the real workshop of Khmer arts.

This half-day tour takes in memorials and museums from Cambodia’s recent history under the Khmer Rouge. An experienced guide will explain the significance of some key sites from during the regime’s reign.

On this small-group tour, visit most highlighted site of the city and its history. Discover the great palaces and pagodas of Phnom Penh on a day tour, and visit the Royal Palace of Cambodia, see the 5,329 silver tiles of the Silver Pagoda, and infamous Tuol Sleng Museum. Admire Khmer era architecture, and learn about the notorious Killing Fields and Get stunning views of the Tonle Sap and Mekong on from the River Side before heading back to your hotel.