[2025 Phnom Penh ] Travel Guide for The Killing field and Toul Sleng genocide museum S21 Tour (Updated Jul)

Cambodia has a very dark history and it’s something that’s vital to understand if you want to visit. I really recommend the killing field tour, it’s very traumatic but I think it’s an essential Undertaking when trying to understand Cambodia My tour was around £15 and was a fully guided English tour, you first go to the killing fields outside Phnom Penh then travel to the Tuol Sleng genocide museum. Almost 3 million people were killed under the Khmer Rouge Regime between 1975 - 1979 and these museums are a fitting tribute to their memory. The museums are very well laid out and are informative and very objective. 🕰️Business Hours: Tours usually run from 8AM TO 4PM and last a few hours each. I’d advise an early one to avoid crowds and the heat! #museums #100waysoftravel #cambodia #phnompenh #history

🗺️Destination Overview 📍Itinerary: KL-Phnom Penh-KL 👉Day 1: 12/6/2025 9.00am 🧭Route ✈️Transportation Malaysia Airlines (RM698) Take Grab to hotel (there are a specific location for Grab at airport) 🏖️Must-Visit Attractions Wat Phnom Penh (USD 1) Rivercruise (USD 5) Night market (no fees) Bodia Massage (USD30) 🥘Food Brown coffee and bakery (USD9) Night market local cuisine (USD 8) 🏠Accommodation City Lodge Hotel 👉Day 2: Phnom Penh 🧭Route 🚕Transportation Grab at hotel Tuk Tuk Grab 🏖️Must-Visit Attractions Royal Palace (USD 10) Botum Park (Free) Genocide Museum (USD5) Independence monument (Free) Maliss Spa And Waxing (USD20) 🥘Food Reaksmey Khmer Surin (USD15) Starbuck reserve (USD8) Happy Paradize Pizza (USD15) - contain psychoactive substance 🏠Accommodation Golden House International Hotel 👉Day 3: Phnom Penh 🧭Route 🚕Transportation Grab at hotel Tuk Tuk Grab 🏖️Must-Visit Attractions Killing Field (USD 3) Aeon Mall Walking Street (weekend) Aroma Spa and massage (USD20) Night walk royal palace park 🥘Food Aeon Mall Sukiya BBQ Banteay Srey Restaurant 🏠Accommodation Ohana Phnom Penh Palace Hotel 👉Day 4: Phnom Penh 🧭Route 🚕Transportation Grab at hotel Tuk Tuk Grab 🏖️Must-Visit Attractions National Museum (USD10) Naga world mall & casino Night walk independence monument 🥘Food Kiri Thai Noodle factory near nagaworld street 🏠Accommodation Sun and Moon Urban hotel 👉Day 5: Phnom Penh 🧭Route ✈️Transportation Malaysia airline 🏖️Must-Visit Attractions Walk to market Central market Street tour Plaza premium lounge 🥘Food 126 restaraunt 🏠Accommodation 💡Tips: USD is a must have curency, and local mostly with return you in local currency in exchange. Book Grab or tuk tuk using apps. Weather is hot and wet , will rain out of sudden #thingstodo #summervacay #phnom_penh

#summervacay #killingfields #phnom_penh #cambodia The Killing Fields of Phnom Penh stand as a solemn testament to Cambodia’s tragic history under the Khmer Rouge regime. This historical site, once a place of unimaginable suffering, has been transformed into a space for reflection and remembrance. Visitors walk through quiet gardens, past ponds and lakes—landscapes that were once mass graves, holding the remains of thousands who perished. The contrast between the natural beauty of the surroundings and the weight of their past creates a haunting yet poignant atmosphere, reminding all who visit of the resilience of the Cambodian people. Memorial structures and informative displays guide visitors through the history, ensuring that the voices of those lost are never forgotten. The experience is deeply moving, offering an opportunity to understand the horrors of the past while witnessing the strength and perseverance that have shaped Cambodia’s present.

When you come to Cambodia, it’s not just Angkor Wat that’s worth visiting. The historical sites in Phnom Penh are also worth visiting. This time I visited the S-21 Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields to experience firsthand the darkest page in Cambodia’s modern history. ☠ Genocide Museum (S-21 Tuol Sleng) 🏛 This was originally a school, which was converted into a prison during the Khmer Rouge period (1975-1979), where thousands of innocent people were tortured. There are still black-and-white photos of victims, interrogation rooms, iron beds and torture instruments on the walls, and the atmosphere is very heavy. 🔹 Visiting experience: It is recommended to rent guided headphones or hire a local guide to understand the story more deeply. The atmosphere in the museum is solemn, and primitive torture instruments are still displayed in many rooms, which makes people shudder. 📌 Ticket price: $5 USD (extra charge for tour guide headphones) 📌 Recommended time: 1.5-2 hours ☠ The Killing Fields, Choeung Ek 🚗 It’s about 30-40 minutes’ drive from the city. This is where the Khmer Rouge executed their victims, and tens of thousands of people were killed here. There is a white pagoda in the park, which contains the skulls of the victims to remind people not to forget this history. 🔹 Visiting experience: 🎧 It is recommended to use the audio guide (available in Chinese), which tells the stories of the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge and the survivors, which is very shocking. Walking among the woods and seeing the land that was once a mass grave, you can really feel the weight of history. 📌 Ticket price: $6 USD (including audio guide) 📌 Recommended time: 1-2 hours 💡 Experience & Suggestions 🔸 Although this trip is heavy, it is definitely worth the visit, which makes people reflect deeply on war and human nature. 🔸 Please be quiet and respectful when visiting these places, this is a very painful history for Cambodians. 🔸 It is recommended to take a guided tour or do some research in advance to better understand the background of this history. 🎤Have you heard of the history of the Khmer Rouge? Are these places you’d like to visit when you come to Cambodia? Leave a message to share your thoughts!

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