Description
Choeung Ek is a memorial and former execution site linked to S-21. It is part of the UNESCO-listed Cambodian memorial property, alongside Tuol Sleng and the former M-13 prison.
It requires a separate journey from the central-city museum. The grounds should be approached as a place of remembrance, with time to understand the interpretation.
Destination and visitor context ↗How to Get There
Within Phnom Penh, use a tuk-tuk, motorbike taxi or car for the journey; walk between nearby central sights.
Choeung Ek Genocidal Center is in Choeung Ek, southern. Use that named area as the drop-off and continue through public-facing paths on foot.
Road and transport context ↗Admission
Outdoor public areas, private premises and paid activities have different entry arrangements. A reliable single admission tariff for the whole destination is not published in the reviewed sources.
Things to Do
Follow the designated visitor route and consider current audio or guided interpretation.
Destination and visitor context ↗What to Eat
Rice-noodle soup, rice with grilled pork, fresh fruit and iced coffee are easy choices in the capital. Eat in the neighbourhood around the visit rather than inside worship or memorial buildings.
Where to Stay
Riverside and Daun Penh put the palace, museum and central riverfront within one city stay. BKK1 and Tonle Bassac are useful alternatives for restaurants and evening outings.
Best Time to Visit
Morning or late afternoon is comfortable for outdoor city walking. Plan evening entertainment around the dated programme rather than a general daytime sightseeing schedule.
Before You Go
Follow designated paths and do not disturb the ground or remains. Material may be distressing; allow an unhurried return journey.
Destination and visitor context ↗Videos
Watch visits and stories about this place. Older footage may show different access, facilities or river conditions.
Choeung Ek Genocidal Center - Recorded Visit
By Travel Tales By Siva Prasad
Historical remembrance visit. The subject may be distressing. Published destination context is matched; full viewing, present access and live embedded playback are not verified.
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Location map
Area overview: UNESCO memorial-component reference
Shows the wider destination area. Entrances, parking and boat landings can be elsewhere.
Location reference ↗Choeung Ek, southern Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Guide reviewed 25 October 2026. Prices and access can change.
