Wat Samrong Knong
Wat Samrong Knong
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DotsGirl2
Vancouver, Canada452 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
This was a really well done explanation of the Khmer Rouge atrocities in Cambodia. It is much smaller than the killing fields in Phnom Penh but does a very good job of telling the story. The whole visit only lasted about 40 minutes but it is good not to forget what happened
Written February 8, 2024
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cambodia taxi driver
Siem Reap, Cambodia981 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Most Interesting This Place for Historical in Battambang , I have Been this Temple feel Love But sad Behind The History . Ancient Buddha Temple and New Buddha temple with Killing field too ...
Written March 3, 2024
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WorldFoodie32
Long Stratton, UK666 contributions
Jan 2016 • Couples
This temple is incredibly quiet as it is well out of the way of the town. You can take a tuktuk of you like however we chose to walk as it is only 1 hour (depending on speed) North of Battambang and the roads are quiet. There are plenty of family run shops in the area to buy water from too and the local people are incredibly friendly with children who will say hello and practice their English with you.
The temple itself is massive and upon entering the gates there is a map of the grounds showing where the monks live and where the temples and sights are located.
Wat Samrong Knong is where the Well Of Shadows is located. The well of shadows is often referenced in Tuol Sleng Genocide museum and the inscribed harrowing pictures on the pagoda are amazing, disgusting and terrifying as they depict the story of what these poor people went through.
There is a small library near by with a few portraits of the times where you can feel free to donate.
This is a must do experience as the pagodas story and the temple itself are symbolic of a healing country who have overcome the Khmer Rouge.
The temple itself is massive and upon entering the gates there is a map of the grounds showing where the monks live and where the temples and sights are located.
Wat Samrong Knong is where the Well Of Shadows is located. The well of shadows is often referenced in Tuol Sleng Genocide museum and the inscribed harrowing pictures on the pagoda are amazing, disgusting and terrifying as they depict the story of what these poor people went through.
There is a small library near by with a few portraits of the times where you can feel free to donate.
This is a must do experience as the pagodas story and the temple itself are symbolic of a healing country who have overcome the Khmer Rouge.
Written January 3, 2016
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Llewellyn53
Melbourne, Australia4,288 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
The pagoda at the front of the site gives no indication of the horrors that were committed during the reign of the Khmer Rouge - the monument really says it all. The Torture room has minimal extra information it just gives you an indication of the small size of this area. There must have been hundreds of these sites all over the country with this one accounting for approximately 10 thousand horrific deaths - and for what??
Written May 23, 2017
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PoorestTourists
Chattanooga, TN185 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
This area is a beautiful site with some interesting old and new temples and a memorial to the Khmer Rouge. The stupa contains bones from victims of the regime, and is worth a visit to look at the carved etchings on the outside depicting the atrocities of the genocide. The rest of the temple complex is beautiful with some new temples and one old wooden one. The site also has a torture museum in the room where the Khmer Rouge tortured its victims, which has painted depictions based on witness testimony. I wish I could have spent more time walking around the site.
Written May 26, 2016
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Poppyslane
Norwich, UK157 contributions
Mar 2014 • Couples
We had hired a scooter and set out to find Wat Samrong Knong - it is very difficult to find but persevere as the monument to the Cambodian genocide is well worth a visit. In the grounds of the Wat there is a stupa preserving skulls and bones. The Well of Shadows is series of panels on 3 sides depicting this terrible time in history.
Written March 16, 2014
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Libby S
London, UK56 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
This is a really beautiful memorial to the 10000 people who lost their lives at the hands of the Khmer Rouge in the Battambang area. Definitely worth a visit, doesn't take long to see however you could stay for as long as you like. Only cost to you is a donation if you wish.
Written July 13, 2018
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gastronaut_11
Perth, UK2,142 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
Great place for reflection. Stone carvings depicting the Times of the Khmer Rouge are spot on. Few tourists. Unmissable.
Written January 29, 2018
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Goege T
3 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
it was a sad place to see but it was good to learn cambodia history. i can not believe this happened to cambodia.
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Written December 8, 2017
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Triantiwontigongolope
269 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
This is a sad memorial to those that died in the Battambang killing fields. Not many people seem to come here but I think it is worth visiting. It's a really sad, at times graphic and touching place. Worth going to as a reminder of the past.
Afterwards we visited Prassat Bassaet which was a temple complex almost destroyed by the Khmer Rouge. It was another stark reminder of that regime but it was touching to see the local efforts to restore the temples.
Afterwards we visited Prassat Bassaet which was a temple complex almost destroyed by the Khmer Rouge. It was another stark reminder of that regime but it was touching to see the local efforts to restore the temples.
Written November 29, 2017
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Roeum B
Battambang, Cambodia
Dear sir,
I'm an official of Battambang Tourism Department. I saw some data who someone posts in TripAdvisor wrong both picture and text. How can I edit this?
Written November 8, 2017
part of the review is correct but it was done unintentionally. Have tried to rectify myself but could not do by trip advisor instruction.
Written November 18, 2017
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