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CLICK TO RETURN TO INDEX PAGE DOWNLOAD THIS PAGE AS A PDFTUOL SLENG & KILLING FIELDSA visit here gives a moving example of thehardships faced by Cambodia during the Khmer Rouge regime. From 1975 to 1979, over a million people were killed, tens of thousands were tortured and imprisoned in Tuol Sleng, then moved to the extermination camps at Choeung Ek.THE NATIONAL MUSEUMThis Khmer temple-inspired building is the home to the largest collection of Khmer sculptures, ceramics and bronzes from different periods of Cambodian history. The museum’s collection shows over 14,000 items from prehistoric times to periods before, during, and after the Khmer Empire.THE ROYAL PALACEProminent among the cultural and historical attractions of Phnom Penh is the Royal Palace,built in 1866 by King Norodom. Ornate buildings of architectural beauty stand withinthe compound, including ‘The Silver Pagoda’,which dominates the skyline with its magnificent Khmer spires and floor.WELCOME TOPHNOM PENH & THE COASTThe vibrant capital city of Phnom Penh sits at the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap Rivers with a grand walkable riverfront lined with French-influenced restaurants and bars. Just a short flight away is the country’s pristine coastline, home to bustling port towns and an array of islands within easy reach offering sandy beaches and relaxed laid-back vibes. With plentiful activities to choose from, those who visit can also select from beach side huts to 5-star indulgent over-the-water villas.DON’T MISS OUT ON SEEING....