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Killing Fields of Phnom Penh: Memory, History and Private Transport with Driver

Updated: Aug 17

Killing Fields of Choeung Ek: Memory, History
Killing Field

Killing Fields in Phnom Penh : a must-see place of remembrance

About 15 km from downtown Phnom Penh, the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek bear witness to one of the darkest periods in Cambodian history. Between 1975 and 1979 , under the Khmer Rouge regime, more than 17,000 victims were executed there after being imprisoned and tortured at S-21 (Tuol Sleng) prison.

Today, this site has become a national place of remembrance , a space for reflection and education to ensure that we do not forget the horrors of the past.


Historical Context: Understanding the Cambodian Genocide

The Khmer Rouge regime, led by Pol Pot , wanted to create a "pure" agrarian society by eliminating intellectuals, religious people, teachers, doctors and even those who wore glasses.


Thousands of people were arbitrarily arrested, tortured in centers like Tuol Sleng, and then taken to Choeung Ek to be executed.

Today, nearly 129 mass graves have been discovered at the site. A glass memorial stupa contains more than 8,000 human skulls found there. The site has become a powerful symbol of remembrance work in Cambodia.


🎧 What to see on the Killing Fields site?

Your Choeung Ek tour includes:

  • The glass stupa containing the victims' skulls.

  • A multilingual audio guide telling the poignant history of the place.

  • The old mass graves, identified but left visible.

  • Explanatory panels and poignant testimonies.

  • Symbolic trees, such as the "children's tree" where the youngest were executed.

🕯️ This place invites contemplation , respect and deep reflection on the consequences of hatred, fanaticism and dictatorship.


Make your visit easier with a private vehicle and driver

The Killing Fields are located on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, in a poorly served area. To avoid the hassle of public transport or haggling with tuk-tuks, opt for our car rental service with a private driver via Cambodia-Car-Rentals.com .


Our advantages:

  • Air-conditioned and comfortable car

  • Experienced, respectful and punctual driver

  • Flexible schedule to suit your pace

  • Departure and return to your hotel or the airport

  • Possibility to combine with a visit to the Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21) or the Russian Market


Memory route suggestion (half day)

08:00: Departure from your hotel Visit to the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek with audio guide Transfer to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) Return to the hotel

Practical advice for the visit

  • Location: Choeung Ek Genocidal Center, 15 km south of Phnom Penh

  • Opening hours: every day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

  • Entrance fee: USD 6 with audio guide included

  • Photos allowed , but respect is essential

  • Proper attire is required as a sign of respect.


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Do you want to visit the Killing Fields in the best conditions?

👉 Request a personalized quote or contact our team to create a tailor-made memory tour , combined with other cultural or historical sites in Phnom Penh.


Conclusion

Visiting the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek is a memorable experience, essential for understanding modern-day Cambodia. By choosing our car rental service with driver , you benefit from professional, discreet and respectful support, to experience this moment of remembrance with complete peace of mind.

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