Khao Chi Chan, or as it is more commonly known, Buddha Mountain has become an iconic landmark in Pattaya and a popular tourist attraction. This giant golden Buddha carved into the face of a mountain cliff is set among a beautiful and tranquil park.
A short walk along paved paths will bring you right to the base of the mountain where you can see the full detail and really appreciate the gigantic scale of this impressive carving. There is a small lake at the foot of the mountain filled with lilies and lotus flowers.
There is no entrance fee at Khao Chi Chan, however, there are several donation boxes around where you can make a small offering to help with the upkeep of this lovely sight.
The mountain was originally mined for U.S. Army and Air Force projects at the local Utapao Airport during the Vietnam War. The mining continued on for several years after the Americans departed, eventually leaving the sheer face of the mountain we see today.
In 1995 the idea to carve a giant Buddha on the ...
The Sapsan high-speed train, named after the swift peregrine falcon, offers the fastest and most convenient way to travel between Moscow and St. Petersburg.
This modern service, built by Siemens, covers the roughly 650-kilometer distance in just 3.5 to 4 hours at a top speed of 250 km/h, with an average around 210 km/h. It departs from Moscow’s centrally located Leningradsky Station and arrives at St. Petersburg’s Moskovsky Station, both easily accessible by metro and right in the heart of each city.
Options are between 12 and 14 daily departures, with trains running from early morning around 5:45 AM to late evening near 9:00 PM. Some services run non-stop or with minimal halts, while others make a few intermediate stops such as in Tver or Bologoye. The smooth, quiet ride provides a relaxing alternative to flying, eliminating airport security lines and transfers while delivering you directly to the city center.
Onboard, the Sapsan features comfortable carriages with large panoramic windows that ...
Izmailovo Kremlin, also known as Izmaylovo or Izmailovsky Kremlin, is a colorful modern cultural and entertainment complex located in northeast Moscow. Built between 1998 and 2007, it was designed in a fairy-tale style drawing inspiration from traditional Russian wooden architecture of the 14th to 17th centuries. It should not be confused with the historic Moscow Kremlin on Red Square.
The site features ornate wooden towers, replicas of old Russian buildings, a central square, and the tall wooden Church of St. Nicholas, which ranks among Moscow’s tallest wooden churches. The complex contains several small museums and exhibition spaces such as the Museum of Russian Folk Toys, the Museum of the History of Russian Vodka, the Museum of Bread, the Museum of Chocolate and others dedicated to Russian costumes, navy history, and folk arts.
Entrance to the grounds is generally free, although individual museums charge separate modest admission fees. The location also hosts various events, workshops, ...
Thai League 1, also known as T1, is the top tier of the Thai football league system. It was founded in 1996 as the Thailand Soccer League and has evolved into a 16-club professional competition with promotion and relegation to Thai League 2. Seasons typically run from August to May, featuring a double round-robin format where each team plays 30 matches. Over the years, the league has grown in professionalism, attracting international talent while maintaining strong local rivalries, and it now serves as a key pathway for Thai clubs in Asian competitions like the AFC Champions League. Buriram United has dominated much of the modern era with multiple titles.
Port FC, also known as the Port Lions or Singha-Jao-Ta, was founded in 1967 as Port Authority of Thailand Football Club. Based in Bangkok’s Khlong Toei district, the club enjoyed a golden age in the late 1960s and 1970s, winning multiple Kor Royal Cup titles and establishing itself as a powerhouse in Thai football. It has secured several Thai...
