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Sunrises are worth waking up for every morning. Although sunsets get all the praise and glory, sunrises are quite beautiful in their own way. Sunrises provide one of nature’s most amazing sights—if you, you know, actually wake up for them.
Here are twenty-one of the most beautiful sunrises around the world. To see these sights, one must be in specific spots. There are others too that can be appreciated wherever you view them. These photos are proof that sunrises are just as magical as the sunsets you often praise.
1. Orkhon Valley, Mongolia
Mongolia should be in everyone’s bucket list of must-visit countries. It’s a beautiful and ancient place. The photo was taken in the Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape. The place links the east and the west and was the crossroads during the days of Genghis Khan empire.
2. Haleakala, Maui, Hawaii, USA
If ever you visit Hawaii, make it one of your to-dos to witness the sun rising at the top of Haleakal, the East Maui Volcano. The volcano is quite huge as it makes up more than 75 percent of Maui island. Visitors can take a 45-minute drive to the top, then hike into the big crater. You can camp out there and wait for the sun to rise above the clouds. The sight would really be worth the trip.
3. Angkor Wat Temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Ankor Wat is listed as one of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It was originally a Hindu temple for the Khmer Empire, but today, it serves as a Buddhist temple. Aside from the place’s beauty, visitors can also witness beautiful sunrises at Angkor Wat. The sunrise would give you a great Insta-worthy silhouettes of the temples.
4. Canyonlands National Park, Utah, USA
The place is quite a famous destination for photographers from around the world, and you’ll see why, if you go there too. Just take a look at the photo. The bottom of the arch glows due to reflected sunlight. Professional photographers love this shot.
5. Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park, Maine, USA
Acadia National Park’s Cadillac Mountain is beautiful in its own right. Hike on top, and you’ll be able to witness this beautiful sunrise view. The hike to the top from the campsite would take two hours, but it’ll be just worth it. Once on top, you’ll be able to see this view, one of the most epic sunrises in New England.
6. Mount Fuji, Honshu Island, Japan
What can you expect from a country nicknamed “The Land of the Rising Sun”? Epic sunrise views! One of the best places to capture a beautiful sunrise in Japan is the Mt. Fuji because it is Japan’s highest mountain. A perfect place to get your #sunrisegram!
Visitors can watch the sunrise from a distance—like the photo above—and get a panoramic view of the beautiful sunrise. For more adventurous souls, you can climb the mountain and witness the sunrise at the summit of Mt. Fuji. The climb would take about four to seven hours, depending on which trail you choose. For inexperienced climbers, it is better if you go during the official climbing season (early June to mid-September) because there will be no or just a little snow, and the weather would be mild.
7. Kruger National Park, South Africa
Witnessing the sun rise at the Kruger National Park in northeast South Africa would be another unforgettable morning you’ll ever have. Because the place is close to the equator, the sun will appear to be bigger. While waiting for the sun to rise, visitors can also enjoy the beautiful natural views of the park.
8. Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India
Rajasthan in India is also called “The Golden City” because the building and houses in the area are made of yellowish sandstone that gives the city a golden glow. One of the biggest forts in the world is also found in the city, the Jaisalmer Fort.
To capture the best sunrise photo, stay on one of the hotels in the fort so you can wake up exactly when Mister Sun starts to crawl up and directly head to the roof. Once there, you can witness the sun rise and capture a magical photo.
9. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA
People love to visit the Grand Canyon because of the astonishing sight it offers. Tourists will be treated to many magnificent sceneries, and that includes, of course, the Grand Canyon’s sunrise.
10. Koh Samui, Thailand
Koh Samui is Thailand’s second-largest island. A large Buddha statue sits in front of a temple called Big Buddha Temple. Be sure to visit the place early so you can witness the sun rising at the back of the giant Buddha statue.
11. Great Wall of China, Jinshanling, China
One of the most visited places in the world is the Great Wall of China. It is roughly 5,500 long, so you have many spots to select from as to where you want to witness the sunrise. The photo above was taken at Jinshanling. The place is where most photographers go because of the good perspective the wall nestled among the mountains gives.
12. Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada
Located in Canada, the Jasper National Park is the lesser known cousin of Banff National Park. The park is harder to visit and that makes this place a beautiful spot to capture the sunrise. Visitors will be treated to apinkish sunrise over the Jasper’s beautiful Lake Maligne.
13. Mekong River, Thailand
Mekong River is the twelfth longest river in the world and seventh in Asia. It runs through six countries: Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, China, Myanmar, and Vietnam. The photo is taken in Thailand. You can capture the magical red Skittle–like sunrise in any of those countries.
14. Masada, Israel
Masada is a fortress on the eastern edge of the Judean Desert and the edge of the Dead Sea. It is a good place to watch and capture a sunrise. To get the greatest view, hike for forty-five minutes on the Snake Path that leads to the fortress. There, you can witness the golden glow of the sunrise contrasting the reddish hue of the Judean Desert and placid waters of the Dead Sea.
15. Taft Point, Yosemite National Park, California, USA
One of the natural wonders of America is the Yosemite National Park. It is also a good place to watch the sunrise. It is in the Sierra Nevada mountains, and it is known for its granite cliffs and scenic vistas. The Taft Point (pictured above) is the best place to capture the sun as it rises over the national park.
16. Cappadocia, Turkey
Cappadocia is full of tall, surreal volcanic boulders and hills that look like from another planet. You will be in awe with the unique beauty of the place. The best part of visiting this place is that you can take a hot-air balloon ride early in the morning to check out the landscape.
17. Sahara Desert, Morocco
Spanning ten countries, Sahara is the largest desert in world. While most of the desert is off limits, the areas that you can go to (Morocco, Tunisia, and Egypt) can give you one of the amazing views of sunrises in the world.
To go there, the camel safari would be the best way. Just ride camels through sand dunes by day and camp out in the desert at night. Wake up early and witness the beauty of the sun as it rises and lights the sands of the desert.
18. Echo Point, Blue Mountains, Australia
The Blue Mountains in Australia get their blueish hue from the eucalyptus oils reflecting on the leaves. To get to the place on time, you can spend an overnight stay at Katoomba, a small town just a two-hour ride away from Sydney. You have to wake up at dawn and head to Echo Point where you can wait for the sun to rise over the Three Sisters.
19. Iceland
Photographers love Iceland because the country is simply full of stunning landscapes. The country is full of glaciers, jagged rocks, rolling hills, and oceans. So to capture a beautiful sunrise, you can be anywhere in the country and just wake up early to see it over the unique and beautiful landscape of Iceland.
20. Kenya, Africa
The photo above was taken in Kenya, Africa. The country’s national parks are full of wild animals that can make good silhouette subjects during the sunrise.
21. Kausani, Uttarakhand, India
Kausani is a hill station in Uttarkhand located in the Himalayas. It is one of the best picturesque places to watch and capture the sunrise just like the photo above.
Those are the top sunrises for us, but as you know, there are other places to explore and see the sunrise in. But the best sunrise is really the one you wake up to, wherever you may be located.
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