Planet Cruise travel experts have identified the best spots in the world to see the sunrise or sunset. Find out more about where you can catch the most picturesque views

Who among us hasn't dreamed of meeting the sunrise or sunset in a picturesque place, enjoying the incredible view and warm summer weather? For many people, the opportunity to see a postcard-like landscape is almost the main reason for choosing a vacation destination. Find out where the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets are on the planet.

The most dangerous countries in the world in 2023 - read here.

Rating from travel experts

The experts of the Planet Cruise travel resource have published two ratings: one includes places with fantastic sunrises, and the other - with admirable sunsets.

Leaders of the ratings

Three places became leaders in both ratings simultaneously: Grand Canyon (USA), Taj Mahal (India), and Angkor Wat (Cambodia). It is there that the experience of watching the sun will be amazingly exciting.

As for countries, the leaders are the United States with five positions in both rankings and Indonesia with four.

---

Feel at home in any country in the world! Protect yourself from unforeseen expenses and situations during your trip by taking out reliable insurance

---

Top 10 places in the world with fantastic sunrises:

1. Grand Canyon, USA

2. Taj Mahal, India

3. Angkor Wat, Cambodia

4. Haleakala National Park, USA

5. Borobudur Temple, Indonesia

6. Mount Sinai, Egypt

7. Stonehenge, England

8. Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

9. Tanah Lot Temple, Indonesia

10. Eiffel Tower, Paris

The best places to watch the sunset:

1. Grand Canyon, USA

2. Taj Mahal, India

3. Angkor Wat, Cambodia

4. Eiffel Tower, France

5. London Eye, Great Britain

6. Mallory Square, USA

7. Tanah Lot Temple, Indonesia

8. Jimbaran Bay, Indonesia

9. Eagle Beach, Aruba

10. Haleakala National Park, USA

What is the rating based on?

Experts have studied in detail the ratings and reviews of tourist attractions on Trip Advisor, and thus found out which places are rated the highest.

How to take good pictures of sunrises and sunsets: photographer's tips

Here are some tips for taking perfect sunrise and sunset photos:

- Choose what you want to photograph - a landmark, building, landscape, or ocean - and create a shot around it using the "rule of thirds;

- The sun always sets in the west, so position your camera according to the direction;

- Sunrise happens in the east, so focus on that;

- Try to get a composition that is not too distracting so that the eye stays on the main point;

- Landscape is best photographed in large format mode in landscape style. Cities can be shot in portrait mode;

- Start taking photos an hour before sunrise and sunset as the light is constantly changing.

---

Products from Visit World for a comfortable trip:

Medical insurance all over the world;

Legal advice from a local specialist on visa and migration issues (to receive the service, select the country of interest and citizenship).

---