Sight
Killing Fields
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The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, about 15 km south of Phnom Penh, are the most notorious of the mass graves where Khmer Rouge executed prisoners from Tuol Sleng. The centerpiece is a glass-walled memorial stupa containing over 5,000 skulls arranged by age and gender. Visitors walk along paths past excavated pits, where bone fragments and clothing still surface after rains. An audio guide narrates the site's history, making it a poignant, reflective experience.
Don't miss
- Contemplate the memorial stupa filled with skulls and bones of victims.
- Walk the paths past mass grave pits marked with simple signs.
- Listen to the audio guide for personal stories and historical context.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Killing Fields
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inVisit Killing Field & Genocide Museum S21 only USD10/pp4.6★ · 10 travelers5–6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$10 per personSee dates →
Most bookedThe Killing Field and Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) Tour4.9★ · 2,180 travelers~4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$19 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleCity Highlights and the Killing Fields Day Tour5★ · 111 travelers~7 hoursFree cancellationFrom$100 per personSee dates →More attractions in Phnom Penh