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Tour of Cambodian History: Floating Village, Killing Fields, and War Museum

Krong Siem Reap

Experience the ways of life of fishermen and farmers in the lesser-known Floating village of Mechrey. Understand the history of the Khmer Rouge genocide and recent conflicts in Cambodia. Listen to a local guide share personal experiences and family stories from the war.

Duration: 7 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Mechrey Floating Village - You’ll leave Siem Reap and we’ll drive you the 28km southwest of Siem Reap to the edge of the Tonle Sap Lake to Mechrey Floating Village. Here, you’ll see how around 300 families live their lives on the water. These ethnic Khmer families make their living from fishing, farming, shops and tourism. Along the way, we’ll stop to try some deep fried insects, look at a rice paddy field with birds, cows, and buffaloes. You’ll also take a short ride on a buffalo cart. We’ll also stop to see a lotus farm and a duck farm. When we reach Mechrey Floating Village, you’ll see floating houses, a school, restaurants, fish farm and crocodile farm. In the cooler season, you’ll also see many different species of birds here.
Wat Thmey (Killing Fields) - we’ll go to Wat Thmey Pagoda which is home to the killing fields of Siem Reap. Here, you can learn about the deadly Khmer Rouge regime under Pol Pot. Our tour guide will share his experience of life and history of his family and friends happened during the genocide.
War Museum Cambodia - We will also visit the War Museum which displays some of the military vehicles and weapons used during the long and bloody civil war. Our tour guide will share his life experience during this war.

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