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The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum is the memorial site of the S-21 interrogation and detention center of the Khmer Rouge regime and The memorial at Choeung Ek just outside Phnom Penh was an orchard! And a Chinese cemetery prior to 1975. During the Khmer Rouge regime, it became one of the killing fields the site of the brutal executions of more than 17,000 individuals, most of whom first suffered through torture and deprivation in Toul Sleng Prison. Choeung Ek is now a group of mass graves and a memorial stupa containing thousands of skulls.

Phnom Penh’s markets offer a fascinating insight into Cambodian life, with stalls selling everything from traditional handicrafts to tasty street food. On this tour, explore the Russian Market, Phsah Thmei Market, and Phar Chars Market at your own pace and enjoy the undivided attention of a private guide, who can explain local customs and help you secure the best price on souvenirs.

Take the stress out of traveling with this taxi service. Plan your transport from Siem Reap Angkor International Airport in advance and be met by a driver with a welcome board. Ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to travel directly to your accommodation without any unnecessary hassle. This private experience allows for a peaceful and convenient start to your visit to Cambodia.

Experience a perfect blend of Cambodia’s spiritual heritage and modern capital on this private full-day tour. From the former royal capital at Oudong Mountain and the traditional charm of Mekong Island, to the vibrant city life of Phnom Penh. Morning: Oudong Mountain & Mekong Island Exploration ✅ Oudong Mountain: Visit the ancient capital of Cambodia, once home to Khmer kings. Climb the hill to explore stupas, pagodas, and enjoy panoramic views of the countryside. Afternoon: Phnom Penh City Tour ✅ Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda: Discover Cambodia’s current royal residence and its stunning Silver Pagoda, adorned with jewels and sacred relics. ✅ Wat Phnom: Learn about the founding story of Phnom Penh at this historic hilltop pagoda. ✅ Independence Monument: Stop at this iconic landmark, symbolizing Cambodia’s independence from colonial rule. ✅ Wat Ounalom: Visit one of Phnom Penh’s oldest and most significant Buddhist monasteries.

Enjoy unlimited beer or soft drinks as you explore Phnom Penh by tuk-tuk on an evening food tour of Phnom Penh street food, local restaurants, and beer. Visiting local spots with a food-loving guide is a great way to go beyond the well-known dishes at tourist restaurants; get the back story on each bite as you try local specialties, from the Cambodian national dish to more modern varieties.

The Toul Sleng Genocide Museum is an interesting and important attraction in Phnom Penh, and a must-visit for travelers interested in Cambodian history. This ticket makes visiting easy. The ticket will be delivered direct to your hotel on the morning of your visit, so you can save time on arrival and go straight into the museum.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Phnom Penh for a day on this rural tuk tuk tour. Ride through the luscious countryside to discover Silk Island. See the tiny villages, visit a local farm and learn about the local silk weaving practices. Visit impressive local sites including the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda and Wat Phnom Duan Penh.

A professional English-speaking tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the killing fields of Choeung Ek Genocide Center – 17km away south of Phnom Penh. The infamous killing fields have a bloody history. Once an orchard and a Chinese cemetery, the Khmer Rouge, led by Pol Pot, turned the place into what became known as the killing fields, where they executed around 20.000 victims.

Explore remarkable temples and the beautiful Tonle Bati lake on this private tour. Escape the bustling city of Phnom Penh for a day to discover ancient culture. Take in the spectacular views of the mountain temple of Phnom Chisor. Visit the famous Ta Prohm temple nestled among dense jungle as well as more incredible pre-Angkorian sites.

Sightseeing the Killing Field and Genocide Museum with Audio Guide Tour is very informative especially with a very flexible Tour Leader. This tour will be using Khmer Traditional Tuk-Tuk which is very convenient and big enough for 4 people. The maximum of group size is only 4 people on 1 Tuk-Tuk. The Driver speaks great English and understandable.

If you are visiting Phnom Pehn and wondering what you can do and see in this vibrant and exciting city then you should book our Phnom Pehn City must-see highlight guided tour. I am like many other travelers sometimes get stuck and do not know if the city we are going to has something to offer or if we could explore this city and most of the time I find out that hiring a local guide would be the best decision as we frame time better and choose the best place to see as well. another reason to choose our private tour is that timing is flexible and interaction with our guide to learn more about the culture and history is quite fascinating. Choose us to show you the city and you won't regret booking with us. we will not only show you the city of Phnom Penh but you will learn a lot about our city and the way of life of the locals as well.

We explore the stunning Royal Palace complex, home to the Cambodian royal family and a symbol of the nation. And we continue the Wat Phnom Temple founded by Daun Penh (Grandma Penh), a wealthy widow who in 1372, retrieved from a river a log with five Buddha statues in it and ordered to elevate a piece of her property on which to build a temple to house the statues. Then, we go to Tuol Sleng, a former high school that the Khmer Rouge turned into a centre for interrogation, torture and death. After that, we travel out of town to the Killing Fields of Choeng Ek. Prisoners from Tuol Sleng followed this same route to their fate.

Swap the bustling streets of Cambodia’s vibrant capital city for the tranquility of the countryside on this bicycle tour from Phnom Penh. Follow your guide through lush farmland and rice paddies to local villages for a taste of life in the countryside and the chance to try your hand at crafts like silk weaving. After your cycling tour, you’ll enjoy lunch with local farmers before hopping on a ferry across the Mekong and heading back to the city.

Phnom Penh is the national Capital of Cambodia and has grown to become the nation's economic, industrial, and cultural center. Once known as the "Pearl of Asia," it was considered one of the loveliest French-built Cities in Indochina in the 1920s. The Tour Guide and a Driver will pick you up from your hotel to visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. We’ll move to the National Museum and then you’ll wander Wat Phnom. Wat Phnom is a Buddhist temple in Phnom Penh. It is a Buddhist pagoda, that symbolizes the name of Phnom Penh, and a historical site that is part of the Khmer national identity. Then you’ll visit The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, It was the Security Prison 21 by the Khmer Rouge regime from 1975 to 1979. Next up, We’ll visit the Choeung Ek is a former orchard, in Phnom Penh, it was used as a Killing Field between 1975 to 1979 by the Khmer Rouge in perpetrating the Cambodian genocide. It was attached to the Tuol Sleng detention center.

Indulge in a Khmer massage at the exclusive and relaxing Samantha Spa. Choose from a range of healing therapies, performed by highly trained therapists. Escape the outside hustle and enjoy a massage treatment, administered using the traditional method without oils. A welcome drink is included upon arrival. Located in the city center, the spa is easily reached from local hotels.

On this small-group tour, visit most highlighted site of the city and its history. Discover the great palaces and pagodas of Phnom Penh on a day tour, and visit the Royal Palace of Cambodia, see the 5,329 silver tiles of the Silver Pagoda, and infamous Tuol Sleng Museum. Admire Khmer era architecture, and learn about the notorious Killing Fields and Get stunning views of the Tonle Sap and Mekong on from the River Side before heading back to your hotel.

Discover the capital Phnom Penh past and present on this private tour. Combining history, tradition, culture and the modern city, this is a varied tour of highlights. Journey to an island on the Mekong river to discover a local way of life and enjoy tuk tuk rides in the open air. See the lavish Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda and learn about history at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum.

Join a confronting yet essential tour in Phnom Penh to The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. This tour will help you reflect on the devastating impact of the Khmer Rouge regime on modern 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. 17,000 people passed through the gates of this prison and only seven lived to tell the tale. We then travel out of town to the Killing Fields of ChoengEk. Prisoners from Tuol Sleng followed this same route to their fate. An old Chinese cemetery, ChoengEk 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.

Silk Island (Koh Dach) lies along the Mekong River just north of downtown Phnom Penh and is named for its historic silk production. On this tour, travel to the island in the comfort of a private vehicle and immerse yourself in local life as you explore the island villages, admire the traditional stilt homes, and visit Koh Dach Pagoda. Along the way, enjoy a tour of a silk workshop and learn all about the silk weaving process.

Uncover the truths of Cambodia’s dark history with a half-day tour of the Tuol Sleng Museum and Cheung Ek Killing Fields from Phnom Penh. Learn about the atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge and the Pol Pot regime as you walk the halls of Toul Sleng, the former S-21 Prison, then pay a moving visit to the mass graveyard of Cheung Ek, the ‘Killing Fields’.

To inspect the main historical place in the city with our guided tour around sky buildings.To head on the main streets and small road to objective museum as Toul Sleng or S21 with the script on poster telling us about the Killing Field period .On the way back to colonial style to National Museum which is collected many piece of images around Cambodia .It is time to taste local food for lunch.Then, we visit Royal Palace as we learn more about Hindu legends,picture, statues and greenery garden.To include cold bottles of water,clean mini van . Highlight: - To enjoy the photo shots in those places -To learn more about Khmer traditions and riding ways - To excavate the deep scripts of people treatment in periods. - To discover high new departments

When the sun sets, the city comes to life. Experience the magic of Phnom Penh’s vibrant nightlife in this fun-filled night-time adventure around Cambodia’s colorful capital city. After meeting your local guide at a popular evening hang-out spot, you’ll head into the city streets and explore the best bars around, trying new drinks and making new friends, before going to a popular nightclub to dance the night away.

Explore the meandering Mekong delta and stop at authentic craft stores on this Tuk Tuk tour of Cambodia’s Silk Island. Discover beautiful rice paddy farmlands, idyllic countryside and quaint traditional Cambodian villages - famed for their lemongrass, banana plant, ginger and corn pastures, and visit silk weaving houses where you’ll have a chance to by a scarf you can see made the old fashioned way by hand. See local artisans at work and enjoy a glimpse into local working life Visit an authentic Buddhist temple for a full view of Cambodian life

Pedal your way around the islands of the Mekong on this 5-hour morning tour from Phnom Penh. Enjoy a glimpse of everyday life in rural Cambodia as you glide around the countryside, then hop on a ferry across the Mekong River and explore the Silk Islands. Along the way, jump off to admire beautiful pagodas, watch farmers at work in the fields and enjoy a traditional silk weaving demonstration, then re-fuel with a delicious lunch.