Itinerary: Phnom Penh - Killing Field & Mekong Villages in 1 Day

by Lily
Jan 25, 07:34
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Spend a day to explore slum area in outskirt of Phnom Penh, learn about Khmer Rouge & Killing Field history, crossing Mekong river and discover the Mekong villages where you can ride on back roads surrounded by fruit, and vegetable farms.

Duration 1.0 day
Estimated cost 19.81 USD
Total travel distance 41.0 km
Number of places 4 places
Intensity Moderate
Personal interests Cultural Historic Neighborhood Outdoor Walking & Biking
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DAY 1 - ITINERARY 4 places

07:00

Sunway Hotel Phnom Penh Detail Map

#1 Daun Penh, Phnom Penh

Sunway Hotel Phnom Penh is located at #1 Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Ride a bicycle

10.71 USD

40 mins

12.87 km

08:15

The Killing Fields (Choeung Ek) Detail Map

15km southwest of the city, Phnom Penh, Cambodia 6.00 USD

Choeung Ek is the site of a former orchard and mass grave of victims of the Khmer Rouge. It has become one of the infamous killing fields.

Take a bus/train

3.10 USD

1 hour 35 mins

28.29 km

13:00

MEKONG ISLAND (KOH DACH) Detail Map

Koh Dach island, Phnom Penh

Koh Dach is an beautiful island on the Mekong River. There are two reasons to visit this 30 square kilometre island: for the beach, or to check out the handicrafts that local artisans make.

Ride a bicycle

0.00 USD

0.0 km

16:15

Koh Dach Sand Beach Detail Map

Moukh Kampoul, Cambodia, Phnom Penh

Koh Dach sand beach is a local beach with traditional thatched huts at the northern tip of the island. A bike ride through this beautiful, green island is highly recommended.