Choeung Ek Genocidal Center

Chilling place. At first I was a little 'disappointed', as there are only signs where buildings used to be, but as you follow the audio guide and the tour the horrors catch up with you. At the tree the tears were rolling down my cheeks. My son was also very moved. We've been to Auschwitz and Birkenau, the parallels are obvious and it's very important to visit these places! We found the 'souvenir shop' somewhat unfitting in the setting. Wear clothes covering shoulders and knees.

You have to visit to understand the past and what happened here. The audio tour is really good. However, it is disturbing at times. The tree featured towards the end of the tour holds disturbing facts and atrocities about the past. It can be difficult for some to hear the information about what happened to the babies and children be warned.

This is one of the most emotionally moving places I’ve ever visited. As you walk through the serene grounds of Choeung Ek, it’s almost surreal to grasp the atrocities that occurred here during the Khmer Rouge regime in the late 1970s. The peaceful trees and grass-covered mass graves stand in stark contrast to the heartbreaking stories told through the excellent audio tour. What hit me hardest was the Memorial Stupa, towering yet silent, filled with thousands of human skulls and bones of the victims. It’s not just a monument, it’s a chilling reminder of the cruelty inflicted on innocent people. Displays of bone fragments, rusted tools, and preserved mass grave sites reinforce the unimaginable suffering. There’s a particular tree marked as the “Killing-Tree,” which was used in horrific ways. Hearing its story while standing beside it is something I will never forget. The signage throughout the site adds further context and reflection. I genuinely had tears in my eyes as did many others around me. It’s difficult, but necessary. Visiting this place ensures that we don’t forget, and helps ensure something like this never happens again. I wouldnt do the tour without the full audio addition. It's powerful, and very moving. Sunday 7:30 am–5:30 pm Monday 7:30 am–5:30 pm Tuesday 7:30 am–5:30 pm Wednesday 7:30 am–5:30 pm Thursday 7:30 am–5:30 pm Friday 7:30 am–5:30 pm Saturday 7:30 am–5:30 pm

Visiting the Choeung Ek Genocidal Center was a deeply emotional and reflective experience. The site is a stark reminder of Cambodia’s tragic history, and it’s important for understanding the country’s past. One of the best aspects of the visit was the audio guide provided with headphones, which allowed for a personal, quiet exploration of the grounds. The audio guide was incredibly informative and respectful, offering insights into the history and significance of each location within the center. The atmosphere is somber but serene, and it truly encourages you to pause and reflect. A must-visit for those wanting to learn about Cambodia’s history

Impressive place to visit. When you doubt of going here after visiting Tuol Sleng (S21) Genocide Museum (like I did) still go here; it's add real to understanding what happened.

It is truly terrifying stories while I was visiting for three hours. When I listened with the audio aid device for the cases storytelling my heart is pounding, my eyes are weeping, my emotions are tingling, then I feel sobbing and pause of my listening. Praying for the people who suffered from the loss, pain and trauma. I pay respect and pray for them. The center is very well equipped, managed and informative and convenient. Ticket prices is fairly enough.

It is really shocking to see this place but I am glad I was able to learn about the horrible history behind it. The audio guide is mandatory, without any guidance the place is just a bunch of random trees. You need someone to explain to you what happened. The audio tour is really good, it takes around 1 hour and it costs 6 USD for foreigners. Highly recommended during your visit to Phnom Penh.

It's hard to say such a place was good. It has very beautiful grounds and memorial building, but i was hugely upset and brought to tears at a couple of points during my walk through the grounds.