Sensitive location: the caves served as an extermination site under the Khmer Rouge and are a memorial. A short but intense visit; allow time for reflection.

Practical Information

About 12 km west of the center; tuk-tuk 20–25 min. Entrance a few dollars. For the bats, arrive about 45 min before sunset; the departure of the cloud varies with the season (often 5:30 PM–6:30 PM).

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