Learn about a dark period of Cambodian history by expert guide

Learn more about a dark period in Phnom Penh, Cambodian history, the Killing Fields, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Royal palace. Our English-speaking guide will help you interpret about the history.

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The palace was constructed between 1866 and 1870, after King Norodom relocated the royal capital from Oudong to Phnom Penh. It was built atop an old citadel called Banteay Keo. It faces approximately East and is situated at the Western bank of the cross division of the Tonle Sap River and the Mekong River called Chaktomuk.

The Silver Pagoda is located on the south side of the Royal Palace. The official name is Wat Ubaosoth Ratanaram, also known as Wat Preah Keo Morakot. Temple of the Emerald-Crystal Buddha which is commonly shortened to Wat Preah Keo.

The most notorious of the 189 known interrogation centers in Cambodia was S-21, housed in a former school and now called Tuol Sleng for the hill on which it stands. Between 14,000 and 17,000 prisoners were detained, tortured there, often in primitive brick cells built in former classrooms.

Choeung Ek Genocide Center – 9 miles away south of Phnom Penh. The infamous killing fields have a bloody history. Once an orchard and a Chinese cemetery, the Khmer Rogue, lead by Pol Pot, turned the place into what became known as the killing fields, where they executed around 20.000 victim. Over three years, they massacred and buried 2.5 million people.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• Historical guide Tour
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  Duration: 5 hours
  Historical guide tour : English Tour guide
  Pickup included

• Hotel Pick up & Drop Off
• Tuk Tuk, Min Van air-con
• cold water
• Experiences English speaking license tour guide

• Royal Palace entrance fee tickets 10$/person
• Toul Sleng genocide museum entrance fee tickets 5$/person
• Killing field $3/ person

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