The Manuha temple is one of the oldest temples of Bagan. It is named after Manuha, King of a Mon Kingdom named Thaton located in lower Burma. Manuha built the temple in 1067, after having spend a decade in captivity in Bagan.
The temple enshrines four large gold painted images of the Buddha, each contained within a separate room, barely large enough to accommodate the images.
The front of the temple consists of three rooms, each containing a seated image. The central image measuring 46 feet high is in the “Calling the Earth to witness” posture. It is flanked by two smaller images each 33 feet high. The back of the building consists of a single room, that contains a 90 feet long reclining Buddha image wearing a serene facial expression.
Anawrahta, King of Bagan wanted to further Buddhism in his empire. He requested Manuha, King of the Mon Kingdom Thaton a copy of the Tripitaka, the Buddhist teachings. After Manuha refused, King Anawrahta invaded Thaton in 1057. King Manuha was captured, ...
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 ...
