The Killing Fields (Choeung Ek)

Sad place again, but a must see to gain insight into the atrocities that happened here

if you don't see anything else in Phnom Penh, see this. moving and heartbreaking.

Sit on one of the bemches after stop 13 and listen to the optional surivor stories. Truly heartbreaking stuff.

Take the audio tour. Gives you lots of interesting information. Available in plenty of languages.

Try the audiotours! They're realy good, well spoken, and provide lots of interesting information.

The audio guide is a real plus to fully experiencing this place. I went by myself, and had a really peaceful time listening to the stories and music that came with the audio. Peaceful? Yes, for me, personally. Because I see the transformation and growth that the country has undergone after this tragic history, and being in the killing fields, you'd see a lot of green, and water and beautiful trees that aren't visible in the city. Highly recommended!

A beautifully kept and poignant display of the disgraceful crimes that were committed during the Khmer Rouge rule. A must do when in Phnom Penh, don't bother with Tuol Sleng, which is uninformative, dirty and unkept!

I'm glad I visited here. Despite the hideous events that occurred here, I felt as though I really learned something. It is a tragically sad place. It seems to have been restored as a place of remembrance, but the reverence for the dead never sidesteps the horror. The clothing - in particular a small pair of children's purple shorts - really bring the reality of events here home.The audio commentary is good, and allows you to work around the area in your own time. i did not feel rushed.I'm undecided as to what I think of the memorial stupa - perhaps the victims deserve more dignity, or are they simply ensuring that these people are never forgotten? I'm not sure.If you visit here, be prepared to cry. I saw hardly anyone with dry eyes here, particularly in the area of the killing tree.A place to be sad, to be reverential, but definitely a place to be visited because of it's historical and human significance.

I'm glad I visited here. Despite the hideous events that occurred here, I felt as though I really learned something. It is a tragically sad place. It seems to have been restored as a place of remembrance, but the reverence for the dead never sidesteps the horror. The clothing - in particular a small pair of children's purple shorts - really bring the reality of events here home. The audio commentary is good, and allows you to work around the area in your own time. i did not feel rushed. I'm undecided as to what I think of the memorial stupa - perhaps the victims deserve more dignity, or are they simply ensuring that these people are never forgotten? I'm not sure. If you visit here, be prepared to cry. I saw hardly anyone with dry eyes here, particularly in the area of the killing tree. A place to be sad, to be reverential, but definitely a place to be visited because of it's historical and human significance.

Great place to visit if you want to learn more about the memorable and heart breaking story of Cambodia. Bring water, quote a long comfy walk! :)