Phnom Penh Trip Overview
We come face to face with the horrific crimes of the Khmer Rouge. Tuol Sleng was a former high school that the Khmer Rouge turned into a centre for interrogation, torture and death. Today it is a museum of torture and serves to remind visitors of the terrible atrocities that came to pass in Cambodia. 17,000 people passed through the gates of this prison and only seven lived to tell the tale. Experience and not everyone will want to visit. However, it is key to understanding the hell into which Cambodia descended and how far it has come in the years since.
Tamao mountain has 25,000 hectar land area which is a forest protected area. The 70 hectar area is consisting of ancient temples. Tamao Temple was built in 11th dedicated to Brahmanism. Furthermore; Tamao zoo has 84 types of animals and birds. All these animals and birds are brought here by The Ministry of Agriculture and by seizing from offenders who traffic illegally in wild animals through out Cambodia.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Cambodia
We come face to face with the horrific crimes of the Khmer Rouge. Tuol Sleng was a former high school that the Khmer Rouge turned into a centre for interrogation, torture and death. Today it is a museum of torture and serves to remind visitors of the terrible atrocities that came to pass in Cambodia. 17,000 people passed through the gates of this prison and only seven lived to tell the tale. Experience and not everyone will want to visit. However, it is key to understanding the hell into which Cambodia descended and how far it has come in the years since.
Tamao mountain has 25,000 hectar land area which is a forest protected area. The 70 hectar area is consisting of ancient temples. Tamao Temple was built in 11th dedicated to Brahmanism. Furthermore; Tamao zoo has 84 types of animals and birds. All these animals and birds are brought here by The Ministry of Agriculture and by seizing from offenders who traffic illegally in wild animals through out Cambodia.
Itinerary
Day 1: S21 Prison Toul Sleng & Killing Field
Stop At: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Corner of Street 113 & St 350 History Museum, Phnom Penh 12304 Cambodia
TuolSleng was a former high school that the Khmer Rouge turned into a centre for interrogation, torture and death. Today it is a museum of torture and serves to remind visitors of the terrible atrocities that came to pass in Cambodia. 17,000 people passed through the gates of this prison and only seven lived to tell the tale. Experience and not everyone will want to visit. However, it is key to understanding the hell into which Cambodia descended and how far it has come in the years since.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Choeung Ek Genocidal Center, Roluos Village, Sangkat Cheung Aek, Phnom Penh Cambodia
Prisoners from Tuol Sleng followed this same route to their fate. An old Chinese cemetery, Choeng Ek was turned into an extermination camp for political prisoners. The remains of 8985 people were exhumed from mass graves and are kept in a memorial stupa here. Despite the horrors of the past, it is a peaceful place to go and a tranquil spot to reflect on the tragic events that engulfed Cambodia and its people.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Tamao Mountain Zoo & Central Market Phnom Penh
Stop At: Central Market, Calmette St. 53, Phnom Penh 55555 Cambodia
We travel to the impressive Central Market, one of the city landmarks. Originally completed by the French in 1937, this striking structure is known as PsarThmei in Khmer or New Market. The huge dome is wonderfully ventilated, a testament to the design, and this market is loaded with anything and everything available in Cambodia. Buy with caution, as this market has a reputation for overcharging or ‘shaving your head’ as Cambodians like to call it.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tamao Mountain, Cambodia
Tamao Mountain is a big zoo in Cambodia and 40 km from Phnom Pen City. Tamao mountain has 25,000 hectar land area which is a forest protected area. The 70 hectar area is consisting of ancient temples. Tamao Temple was built in 11th dedicated to Brahmanism. Furthermore; Tamao zoo has 84 types of animals and birds. All these animals and birds are brought here by The Ministry of Agriculture and by seizing from offenders who traffic illegally in wild animals through out Cambodia.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
