There is nothing like beginning the day by greeting the sun as it rises from the dark, illuminating the horizon. And while a bad sunrise doesn't exist, some places offer particularly breathtaking sunrises.
Here, we'll take you on a visual tour of the most beautiful places in the world to see the day break. These astonishing sunrise pictures will take you to destinations like Angkor Wat, Cappadocia and Mount Fuji. You can use it as inspiration for your next adventure or as a little mid-day escape.
Sunrise from the Top of Mount Fuji Has a Special Name: Goraiko
Country: Japan
Best spot to see the sunrise: Mt. Fuji summit
*Note: All pictures are courtesy of Unforgettable Travel.
Morning Prayer in Angkor Wat
Country: Cambodia
Best spot to see the sunrise: The pond in front of Angkor Wat Temple
Rocky Rise in Ponta Delgada
Country: Azores, Portugal
Best spot to see the sunrise: Saõ Roque
Seaside Stroll in Adelaide
Country: Australia
Best spot to see the sunrise: Hallett Cove
Morning Rays Over the Fairy Chimneys in Cappadocia
Country: Turkey
Best spot to see the sunrise: Uchisar Castle
Water Falls, the Sun Rises in Niagara Falls
Country: Canada
Best spot to see the sunrise: Table Rock Welcome Centre
Toast the Sunrise With Some Argentinean Wine in Cordoba
Country: Argentina
Best spot to see the sunrise: Cerro Uritorco
The Sun is One of Many Rising Stars in Los Angeles
Country: United States
Best spot to see the sunrise: The Hollywood Sign
Summer Solstice Sunrise in Stonehenge
Country: United Kingdom
Best spot to see the sunrise: In front of the Heel Stone on the day of summer solstice.
Sally Sees Sunrises in the Seychelles
Country: Seychelles
Best spot to see the sunrise: Anse Severe Beach on La Digue
Hot-Air Ballon Ride in Bagan
Country: Myanmar
Best spot to see the sunrise: Bulethi Pagoda
Brave the Alaskan Cold for a Sunrise at Moose Pass
Location: Alaska
Best spot to see the sunrise: Moose Creek
First Light Over Saharan Dunes in Erfoud
Country: Morocco
Best spot to see the sunrise: Merzouga Dunes
Winter Sunrises Are Worth It in Banff
Country: Canada
Best spot to see the sunrise: The Rockpile at Moraine Lake
Get Off the Beaten Path in the Qurama Mountains
Country: Uzbekistan
Best spot to see the sunrise: Kamchik Pass
There's Nothing Like a South Pacific Sunrise in Rikitea
Country: French Polynesia
Best spot to see the sunrise: Mount Duff
Brisbane Offers Sunrises Worthy of a Queen
Country: Australia
Best spot to see the sunrise: Mount Coot-tha
See the Sunrise from 13,435 Feet in Mount Kinabalu
Country: Malaysia
Best spot to see the sunrise: Mount Kinabalu summit
Tbilisi Proves Cities Can Do Pretty Sunrises, Too
Country: Georgia
Best spot to see the sunrise: Narikala Fortress
Rising Early in Salt Spring Island
Country: Canada
Best spot to see the sunrise: Ganges Harbour
Chasing Rays and Waves in Oahu
Location: Hawaii
Best spot to see the sunrise: Makapuu Beach Park
The Sun Shines on Machu Picchu, One of the New Seven Wonders of the World
Country: Peru
Best spot to see the sunrise: Intipunku, the Sun Gate
Orchestrated Sunrise in Sydney
Country: Australia
Best spot to see the sunrise: Hickson Road Reserve
Marielyst Is a Small Town With a Mighty Sunrise
Country: Denmark
Best spot to see the sunrise: Marielyst Beach