Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

Vietnam’s enchanting Ha Long Bay is a spectacular sight and one of Asia’s great wonders. With its towering karst formations, clad in dense forest, the bay has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site for more than 20 years. Usually, visitors here can sit back and watch the sunrise at around 5am in summer from Ban Chan Beach, or from a boat on the water. Planning a visit? Check out the latest travel advice for Vietnam here. 

Sydney Harbour, Australia

There's no better time for a panoramic photograph of the Sydney Harbour Bridge than sunrise, but it's also possible to admire the dawn from the top of the bridge on a special tour on the first and the third Saturday of the month from October to May, and the first Saturday of every month from June to September. From here you’ll see views across the city as well as the Sydney Opera House.

Monument Valley, Arizona, USA

Lying on the Arizona-Utah border, Monument Valley's been the backdrop to many Western movies such as Stagecoach and The Lone Ranger. But it's best seen in real life at sunrise, when bathed in warm light, highlighting the red-sand desert. Usually you can enjoy a self-drive loop around the most beautiful spots, which takes around three hours but the park is currently closed so do check for opening times. 

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

The world's largest religious monument, Angkor Wat is part of a sprawling temple complex just outside Siem Reap, Cambodia, that dates back to the 12th century. Originally constructed as a Hindu temple, it gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple, resulting in a wonderful mix of architectural influences. Sunrise here is one of the most incredible sights in all of Southeast Asia.

Snowdon, Wales, UK

There are special hikes up Snowdon for those who want to catch the sunrise from the 3,560-foot (1,085m) peak of the tallest mountain in Wales. The five- to seven-hour trek isn’t to be underestimated, but walking beneath a twinkling sky of stars, before being rewarded with the break of dawn over north Wales is certainly worth it. It's just one of the many reasons why we love Wales. 

And do not forget to visit these must-see places: Okavango Delta, Botswana; Brooklyn Bridge, New York, USA; Cape Town, South Africa; Tower Bridge, London; Shetland Islands, Scotland; Taveuni Island, Fiji; Machu Picchu, Peru; Tres Cruces, Peru; Yosemite National Park, California, USA; Cape Mulinu'u, Samoa; Wainui Beach, New Zealand; Svalbard, Norway; Uluru, Australia; Mount Fuji, Japan; Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania; Mount Batur, Bali, Indonesia; Tulum, Mexico; Tulum, Mexico; Haleakala National Park, Hawaii, USA; Nagarkot, Nepal; Stonehenge, Wiltshire, UK; Bagan, Myanmar; Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA

Source: Love Exploring