Pol Pot's Grave
Cemetery Burial site of Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot
Pol Pot’s grave lies near Anlong Veng in Oddar Meanchey province; the site attracts those studying the Khmer Rouge era and organized tours document the leader’s final years and nearby headquarters.
Pol Pot’s Grave marks the burial place of Pol Pot, the leader of the Khmer Rouge, and is located in Oddar Meanchey province, Cambodia. The grave denotes where he was buried following his death in 1998.
The site is a small gravesite in a rural, forested area often visited by those interested in Cambodia’s recent history; there are no formal museum facilities on site. Visits are typically brief and are combined with visits to other Khmer Rouge-era locations in the Anlong Veng area.
Pol Pot died in 1998 while in the Anlong Veng area; his burial took place locally and the site has since been identified and visited by researchers, journalists and some tourists. The location is tied to the late-stage activities of the Khmer Rouge leadership.
The grave lies in the Anlong Veng district of Oddar Meanchey province in northwestern Cambodia, a remote border region near the Thai frontier, accessible by road from nearby towns.
- Location and access: Located near Anlong Veng in Oddar Meanchey province, the site is in a remote area accessible by road from Samraong and Anlong Veng.
- Visitor note: The gravesite is a point of historical interest rather than a commemorative monument; visitors should be respectful given the site's political sensitivity.
How to Get to Pol Pot's Grave #
Pol Pot’s grave is in the Anlong Veng area of Oddar Meanchey province, close to the former Khmer Rouge stronghold. Access is by road: most visitors travel overland from Siem Reap (a multi‑hour drive, commonly 3-5 hours by private car, minivan or tour vehicle) or by road from other northern Cambodian towns. Once in Anlong Veng town, the grave and related sites are reached by short local rides (tuk‑tuk or moto‑taxi) into nearby forested areas; expect a short drive and a walk at the site.
Tips for Visiting Pol Pot's Grave #
- Plan your visit from Anlong Veng (northern Oddar Meanchey): most visitors combine Pol Pot's sites into a half‑day circuit around Anlong Veng and start early to avoid heat and maximize daylight.
- Hire a knowledgeable local guide in Anlong Veng to provide context and to ensure respectful behaviour at sensitive sites-explanatory local guides are the common way tourists see these locations.
- Combine the grave/house visit with nearby ruins and Khmer Rouge-era sites in the same area to make the remote trip more worthwhile, since facilities on site are minimal.
Best Time to Visit Pol Pot's Grave #
Plan a visit during the dry season (November-April) for easier access and fewer weather-related disruptions to reaching the remote site.
Weather & Climate near Pol Pot's Grave #
Pol Pot's Grave's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 18°C to 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1685 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 29°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (170 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (249 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (275 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (319 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (361 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (161 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain.
