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Killing Fields
Price per person (children 4-9yo discounted)
tour features
| Length | 2.5 hour tour. Sessions available all day. |
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| Highlights | The "Killing Fields" are a mass grave area near Choeung Ek village in on the outskirts of Phnom Penh. A memorial park there is dedicated to the many thousands of victims of the Khmer Rouge during the bloody 1975-79 period. Many of the victims were executed in the field after interrogation at the S-21 Prison (Tuol Sleng). |
| Key Information | ● Cultural Learning ● Site Entrance Fees Included ● Private Travel Group ● Hotel Pickup / Drop Off |
| Emotional Wellbeing | Please be aware this tour exposes people to disturbing events which may cause emotional distress. |
A journey into a tragic past.
The “Killing Fields” are a mass grave area near Choeung Ek village in on the outskirts of Phnom Penh. A memorial park there is dedicated to the many thousands of victims of the Khmer Rouge during the bloody 1975-79 period. Many of the victims were executed in the field after interrogation at the S-21 Prison (Tuol Sleng).
Inclusions
As with all our tours:
○ Free pickup and drop off at your Phnom Penh hotel
○ English speaking tour guides
○ All transportation included
○ All entrance fees included
○ High quality helmet
○ Cold bottled water
○ Raincoat (if needed)
The Killing Fields
The Khmer Rouge regime arrested and eventually executed those suspected of connections with the former or foreign governments, as well as professionals and intellectuals. Also arrested were members of ethnic minorities including ethnic Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese and Cham.
The slippery slope of a “political crime” began with a warning from Angkar. People receiving more than two warnings were sent for “re-education”, which meant near-certain death.
People were often encouraged to confess any “pre-revolutionary lifestyles and crimes”. Those who simply sold items at a market, or had any contact with foreigners were targeted. Victims were told that Angkar would “forgive them” but the reality was detention at prisons like Tuol Sleng where they were routinely tortured. Those surviving the torture were almost always taken to be executed in the “killing fields”.
In order to save ammunition, the executions were often carried out using blunt objects or sharpened sticks. In some cases the children and infants were killed by having their heads smashed on the trunks of large trees. Dozens of mass graves are visible with bones, teeth and clothing surfacing during heavy rainfalls.
The seemingly innocuous ground bears silent witness to the horrors of the history there.
We remember lest we forget.
Killing Fields Tour Itinerary.
- Hotel Pickup
- Travel to Killing Fields (15min)
- Explore Killing Fields (60min)
- Hotel Drop Off
When to come?
Anytime is a good time to visit Cambodia but most people prefer to visit during the dry season, from November to April, with the “cool season” of November to February being particularly pleasant. However, prices tend to be higher around this busy period.
What to bring?
Pack lightweight, breathable clothing, comfortable shoes, Insect repellent and sunscreen. For day tours it is a good idea to wear light clothes that cover your skin, they will keep you cool and protect you from the sun.
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