“The Killing Fields”
What you know as soon as you hear the words “Massacre Farm “? Maybe your forehead slightly furrowed, if the word that I have turned into “The Killing Fields” I am sure you will be more wrinkled forehead remembering title of the film starring Dr. Haing S. Ngor. The story is about human massacres at the time of Gen. Lon Nol regime when ruling in the country of Cambodia.
The Polpot Massacre was one conducted by the Khmer Rouge army commander, along with his men and himself made it happen systematically in the period between the years 1975-1979 with the alleged victim who was killed or missing, reaching approximately 2 million people.
If you are interested in history and life (human life) may be able to visit this place. Just need a strong feeling and heart, because in this place “The Killing Fields” You’ll find a place of humanity’s most savage tragedy in the face of this earth.
The massacre in the state as the most heartbreaking events in the world than the military massacre of Muslims by Serbs in Bosnia, the massacre of Tutsi in Rwanda by the opposition, as well as the massacre of Jews by Hitler in the concentration camp at Buchenwald – Austria.
The location is slightly to the suburbs, about 30 minutes by renting minivans (15 USD) for 4-6 people or rental Tuktuk (5 USD). There locations are used in making the massacre is now a museum Polpot evidence of atrocities.
If you do not like the skull and the horrible atmosphere in Phnom Penh, you can go to the Royal Palace. A palace that is similar to his Grand Palace of Bangkok but of course not as big and as great as Grand Palace.
In addition, hanging out by the Mekong River could be done in the afternoon. there are many activities to do in the photo there. In addition to the legendary Mekong River tour, along the banks of the river or in the Monivong Boulevard many restaurants and cafes to hangout or just relax.