What can tourists see at the Choeung Ek memorial?

What can tourists see at the Choeung Ek memorial?

What there is to see: The centrepiece of the memorial site is a large stupa, filled with the skulls and bones of over 8000 victims found in the surrounding mass graves. You can go inside the stupa, after first laying flowers and placing incense sticks in a pot of sand provided as a gesture of Buddhist respect.

How many died at Choeung Ek?

17,000 men
Choeung Ek in Cambodia is a former orchard which served a sinister purpose during the reign of the Khmer Rouge: it became known as The Killing Fields, and it is estimated that over 17,000 men, women and children were killed and buried at the Choeung Ek Killing Fields.

What do you wear to the killing fields?

Tuol Sleng genocide museum dress code While there is no specific dress code for the S21 prison, it is advisable to dress respectfully. If you’re doing the Killing fields in the same day you should cover your knees and shoulders.

How far are the killing fields from Phnom Penh?

15 km
The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek are 15 km from Central Phnom Penh. To get there, take Monireth Blvd south-westward out of the city from the Dang Kor Market bus depot. The site is 8.5 km from the bridge near 271 St. A memorial ceremony is held annually at Choeung Ek on 9 May.

What is the story behind the killing fields?

Based on more than 1,000 hours of interviews with the top surviving Khmer Rouge leader, Nuon Chea, Behind the Killing Fields follows the journey of a man who began as a dedicated freedom fighter and wound up accused of crimes against humanity. Known as Brother Number 2, Chea was Pol Pot’s top lieutenant.

Can you wear shorts to the killing fields?

All visitors to Toul Sleng Genocide Museum are required to wear modest clothing: no short pants or short skirts (knees must be covered) and no sleeveless shirts (shoulders must be covered). See-through clothing will also not be allowed.