Wat Thmey (Killing Fields)
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Justin H
18 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We did a lot of research about the killing Fields and hoped for rich personal accounts at this museum. The museum is very short, poorly translated and the exhibits are very disjointed. There was no guide available when we went, so maybe that makes the difference. We were very disappointed, because this is a significant historical landmark.
Written 12 October 2023
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Serena P
Ireland11 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Harrowing account of the facts of 1975-1979 on a site used as killing field. The grounds are living quarters for monks, and the visit walks you through different imagery of historical events and human recounts of torture, hunger and death. Sites like these are a must visit for Cambodians and foreigners alike, a thoroughly emotional experience.
Written 30 August 2023
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Alan D
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Aug 2023 • Solo
A very moving and insightful tour during a very dark period of Cambodian history, well worth visiting
Written 20 August 2023
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Wanna M
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia14 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
A place to remind us human beings can be very cruel to each other to the extent of torturing and killing them more brutal than animals. You can view skeleton remains here of some of the victims murdered by the Khmer Rogue regime between 1975-1979. This Killing Field memorial needs to be rejunevated in terms of building repaint and story telling and hisrtorical displays in order to keep the memory alive and remind us to avoid such tragedy of re-occurence.The Buddhist temple which also houses a monastry in operation where monks can be seen doing their meditation.
Written 19 August 2023
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Nick Travels
Cairns, Australia118 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
Great place to learn about Cambodian history and get insight on the current Cambodia
Get a tuk tuk ride in or just walk not far from pub street
Get a tuk tuk ride in or just walk not far from pub street
Written 17 August 2023
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Enrico F
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Aug 2023 • Family
More interaction and multimedia. At least a guide explaining should be sufficient. As it is now the visitor is not experiencing the drama of kher rouge orribile dictature
Written 10 August 2023
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Barb
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Jul 2023 • Family
Small museum with paintings and placards telling the horrors of the dark days in Cambodian history. Must read the signs to follow the history and story. Outside there is an uncovered mass grave with actual bones of victims of the atrocities. Not a long visit but a sad reminder of the Cambodian tragic past.
Written 13 July 2023
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Molly1107
United Kingdom469 contributions
May 2023
This was a difficult visit and in all honesty we skimmed through, it was just too hard.
It is unbelievable how cruel humans are capable of being.
It made us so grateful that we have lived our years with peace and freedom.
It is unbelievable how cruel humans are capable of being.
It made us so grateful that we have lived our years with peace and freedom.
Written 27 June 2023
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Dr.Abhijit B
Kolkata (Calcutta), India12 contributions
May 2023 • Family
A very sad learning experience about the cruelty of human beings & the suffering of people. It shows how inhuman people can be at the time of civil war.
Written 5 June 2023
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Catherine Global
London, UK184 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
A moving and informative experience. Although a smaller exhibit than Phnom Penh, this is more than enough to take in.
The personal accounts and photographs make the scale and horror all too real. Important for all of us to understand what we humans are capable of doing to each other
The personal accounts and photographs make the scale and horror all too real. Important for all of us to understand what we humans are capable of doing to each other
Written 30 May 2023
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Wat Thmey (Killing Fields):
- Kulen Mountain, Killing Fields and War Museum Tour (From HK$608.03)
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- 4-Day Tour from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh (From HK$3,094.15)
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- Restaurants near Wat Thmey (Killing Fields):
- (0.12 km) Nita Fine Dining
- (0.19 km) Shining Angkor Restaurant
- (0.27 km) Cafe Moi Moi
- (0.28 km) Cambodia Tea Time / Main shop
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