Published on Aug, 2019
What an amazing country Cambodia is, and while the population admirably look forward and not backward, it is such a humbling tour to take, be prepared to learn of horrors that are in some cases are unbelievable in this age, but happened just short years ago. I thoroughly encourage you take the Tuol Sleng or S21 Museum tour first, you can even meet a rare survivor or two... and you simply must use the accompanying audio guide. The audio will even inform you before entering an area that it may be too horrific and you may wish to stay outside and just listen to the audio. The Cheung Ek Killing Fields are 30 minutes away by Tuk Tuk, but compared to what awaited the many others who took this journey is a breeze through the crowded streets of Phnom Penh, you are met with a preserved area that while sobering is a place of remembrance in a garden style setting. Be prepared to face some horrendous stories told on the Audio tour, and I would recommend you do press the 'extra' button when there is an 'extra' to the story... I allowed myself plenty of time... but I would advise you also to allow some 'cool down' or reflective time for yourself after the tour concludes, yes, I was in tears, and needed the time to adjust back into the present day...
