As the sun hugs the horizon, its light has to pass through a thicker atmosphere on its way to the human eye. The blue in the sunlight scatters, leaving a red sunrise or sunset. For photographers, it’s time to get out the camera and capture some magic hour gold. For lovers, it’s time to sigh and admit you’re in too deep.
Angkor Wat Leads Spiritual List of Must-See Sunrises
One of the most esoteric sunrise views in the world is that of the UK, where the most-raved-about destination is the prehistoric monument of Stonehenge. “There is something truly spectacular and powerful about being at Stonehenge and being inside the henge is even more breathtaking,” reports one visitor.
10. Cadillac Mountain , Maine
Cadillac Mountain is one of many mountains on Mount Desert Island in Acadia National Park. Standing at 1,530 feet, it is the highest point along the North Atlantic seacoast, offering glorious views of a glaciated coastal and island landscape. The trek up Cadillac Mountain to watch the sunrise is more than worth it.
Even if you aren’t a morning person, witnessing the sun rise from behind some of the world’s tallest mountains is surely an experience worth getting out of bed early for. Sarangkot is a hill on the western side of Pokhara with an altitude of 1600m. It is well known for its panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks, including the Annapurna Range.
8. Mount Batur, Indonesia
Mount Batur is an active volcano located on the island of Bali. Sitting at 5,600 feet above sea level, the volcano’s last eruption was in the year 2000. The original eruption took place around 30,000 years ago and is one of the largest known volcanic events on Earth. The view of the sun rising above the clouds is well worth the trek, for both tourists and locals alike.