Timeline
16:25
The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
Arrive at the entrance and buy your US$6 ticket including the audio tour. The site opens at 07:30, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the light changes.
16:55
The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
Walk the grounds and listen to the audio tour. The stupa holding over 8,000 skulls is visible through glass sides, and the mass grave pits are marked in the area. The audio guide provides essential context for the history of the Khmer Rouge reign.
17:40
The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
Find a quiet spot near the stupa or the open grounds. The golden light starts about 17:25, casting a soft glow on the site before the sun sets at 17:55 toward the WSW.
17:55
The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
Watch the sunset. The site closes at 17:30, so you must be inside and ready to observe the final moments of light before closing time. The atmosphere is solemn and reflective as the day ends.
Local tip
The site is about 17 km south of Phnom Penh. Plan your taxi or tuk-tuk ride to arrive at least 90 minutes before sunset. Closing time is 17:30, which is before sunset on January 15, so you need to enter early. The audio tour is included in the price and is highly recommended for understanding the history.
Check before you go
- Opening hours are 07:30-17:30.
- Closing time is before sunset on January 15 (17:30 vs 17:55). Plan to arrive early.
- Ticket price is US$6 including audio tour.
- Transport is about 40-60 min by taxi or motorbike or tuk-tuk from Phnom Penh.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Phnom Penh (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).