- The Olympic Stadium - Your day starts with a short visit to the Olympic Stadium which, while never hosting an Olympic games, is an iconic structure capable of seating 70,000 people.
- Russian Market - Continuing on, we visit the Russian Markets, which were named after the 1980s period, when people from Russia were the predominant tourists. This bustling local market is a treasure trove of clothes, art, handicraft, food, and almost anything else you can think of.
We move on from here, taking with us a local snack for morning tea, through the bustling streets of downtown Phnom Penh.
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum - It is a somber thought that these bustling streets you are seeing now lead you, like war victims, to the Genocide Museum. Alternatively known as Tuol Sleng Museum, this former school was transformed into a prison and an interrogation center. It now chronicles this dark chapter of Cambodian history, and is a must-see for those wanting an understanding of this period and what the people suffered through.
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees
- Tea and coffee
- Offering for Cleansing Ceremony
- Private guide
- Other personal expenses
- Beverages not described
- Other activities
- Tips, and all services not clearly mentioned
The Chamkamorn District whisks visitors away to attractions like the Russian Market and the Olympic Stadium, while also housing several magnificent temples. Its most notable feature, however, is the Genocide or Tuol Seng Museum.
Previously a French high school, from 1975 to 1979 this edifice served as the most dreadful prison during the Khmer Rouge era. The Khmer Rouge dubbed it as ‘S-21’; a horror-filled space where 15,000 individuals were tormented before being dispatched to the extermination camp, Choeung Ek, for their gruesome end. The prison staff were mere 10 to 15 years old children, manipulated and turned vicious by the superiors of Angkar.
We suggest this outing is suitable for individuals aged 16 and above due to the disturbing content of the Genocide Museum. Parents should ponder upon their child’s capability to surmount such an intense scenario.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
