While remembering the past – and learning from it – is essential, there is a global debate raging about whether profiteering off dark tourism sites such as this is educational or exploitative.
Either way, visitors are urged to be respectful during their visit and remember where they are. Dress appropriately, don’t snap disrespectful selfies in front of skulls or bones and don’t smoke, drink or eat while touring the site.
Choeung Ek sits about 17 kilometres south of the capital, Phnom Penh. A tuk tuk will take about 40 minutes from central Phnom Penh and costs about $15-20. Entry is $5 ($3 for 10- to 18-year-olds), which includes the audio tour in several languages.
Phnom Penh Hop On Hop Off offers shuttle-bus tours that pick guests up from their hotel.
Several small eateries and stalls selling drinks and snacks can be found at the entrance.
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