Kuthodaw Pagoda ကုသိုလ်တော်ဘုရာ literally Royal Merit, and formally titled Mahalawka Marazein မဟာလောကမာရဇိန်စေတီ is a Buddhist stupa, located in Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar), that contains the world's largest book.
It lies at the foot of Mandalay Hill and was built during the reign of King Mindon. The stupa itself, which is gilded above its terraces, is 188 feet (57 m) high, and is modelled after the Shwezigon Pagoda at Nyaung-U near Bagan. In the grounds of the pagoda are 729 kyauksa gu or stone-inscription caves, each containing a marble slab inscribed on both sides with a page of text from the Tipitaka, the entire Pali Canon of Theravada Buddhism.
Mindon Min had the pagoda built as part of the traditional foundations of the new royal city of Mandalay in 1857. He was later to convene the Fifth Buddhist Synod in 1871, but wanted to leave a great work of merit by having the Tipitaka set in stone for posterity, meant to last ...
Son Tra Night Market, also known as Chợ Đêm Sơn Trà or the Dragon Bridge Night Market, serves as one of the most vibrant and accessible evening destinations in Da Nang, Vietnam.
Located at the intersection of Ly Nam De Street and Mai Hac De Street in the Son Tra District on the east bank of the Han River, right near the iconic Dragon Bridge, the market transforms a section of the city into a lively pedestrian zone every evening. It offers a classic Vietnamese night market experience filled with colorful stalls, tempting aromas, and energetic crowds, making it especially convenient for visitors staying near My Khe Beach, the Han River promenade, or central Da Nang areas.
It is a popular spot that combines street food, shopping, and entertainment in a compact, walkable setting, often serving as the perfect prelude to the famous Dragon Bridge fire and water show on weekends.
The market typically begins setting up in the late afternoon and comes alive as the sun sets, operating daily from around ...
Port FC vs Bangkok United matchup for today (Thai League 1, 15 March 2026) sees the two sides meet at Bangkok United’s home ground, True BG Stadium. The fixture kicked off at 18:00.
The last two results between the teams, including the most recent league encounter, highlight a pattern of tight, low-scoring affairs.
In the Thai FA Cup on 21 December 2025, Port FC originally led 2-0 but was disqualified due to an illegal substitution, resulting in a 3-0 awarded win for Bangkok United and allowing the visitors to advance in the cup.
Their most recent league meeting on 9 November 2025 ended in a goalless 0-0 draw at Port FC’s home, continuing a trend of defensive battles and few clear chances between these rivals.
In the current 2025/2026 Thai League 1 standings, Port FC sits in second place with strong form that includes 13 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses from 23 matches played, giving them 43 points and a positive goal difference that keeps them firmly in the title race behind leaders Buriram ...
My Son Sanctuary, also known as Mỹ Sơn, stands as one of Vietnam’s most remarkable ancient sites and a powerful testament to the Champa Kingdom. Nestled in a serene, jungle-covered valley surrounded by mountains in Duy Xuyen District, Quang Nam Province, central Vietnam, the sanctuary lies roughly 40–50 kilometers southwest of the historic town of Hoi An and about 70 kilometers from Da Nang.
The Thu Bon River flows nearby, enhancing the site’s natural beauty and symbolic significance, as the valley was chosen to represent the mythical Mount Meru, the sacred center of the Hindu universe.
The history of My Son begins in the 4th century, when King Bhadravarman I established the first temples around 380–413 as a sacred religious center dedicated primarily to the Hindu god Shiva, worshipped here under the name Bhadreshvara.
Early structures were made of wood, but after a devastating fire in the 6th century, later kings rebuilt them using durable red brick, a hallmark of Champa architecture. Over the ...
