This UNESCO World Heritage Site was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal between 1632 and 1648 (Photo: Ed Freeman/Getty Images)
Cover This UNESCO World Heritage Site was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal between 1632 and 1648 (Photo: Ed Freeman/Getty Images)

The view of the sun from our humble little planet is nothing less than breathtaking. In this write-up, Tatler lists the places around Asia where you can watch it rise and set peacefully

Here is one idea that can form a truce between early birds and night owls: both sunset and sunrise have captivating magic that brings joy and warmth to any witness. 

Mornings Co UK, a company that specialises in mattresses, pillows and beds, gathered data from Tripadvisor and came up with the list of places in the world where tourists can have the best view of the sun. Included in the list are seven areas around Asia like Kiltepan in Sagada Philippines, Seongsan Ilchulbong in South Korea, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, and more.

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1. Kiltepan, Sagada, Philippines

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Morning light through trees in Sagada, Mountain Province, Philippines (Photo: Jacob Maentz/Getty Images)
Above Morning light through trees in Sagada, Mountain Province, Philippines (Photo: Jacob Maentz/Getty Images)

Somewhere in the town of Sagada, Philippines is Kiltepan Viewpoint where the beams of the sun gently embrace the tropical forest. In this place are shrubs and trees that provide a home to some of the country's endemic animals. If you and your pals are adventurous enough, you may trek up to its peak where you can catch and take photos of the sunrise and the pool of mesmerising clouds.

Aside from the golden sunrise, Kiltepan can also offer other entertaining sights like the enchanting fog of the forest. 

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2. Ankor Wat, Cambodia

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Sunset at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia (Photo: Pakawat Thongcharoen/Getty Images)
Above Sunset at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia (Photo: Pakawat Thongcharoen/Getty Images)

The UNESCO world heritage site of Angkor Wat in Cambodia is one of the most important archaeological sites in Southeast Asia. The area, which extends over approximately 400 square kilometres, consists of hydraulic structures, sacred temples, and carefully-built communication routes.

One of its temples, Angkor Wat, provides a good view of the sunrise. “The walk through the trees to the east gate, and on to the main complex, is magical—often no one around at an early hour, with the birds singing as it grows light,” Morning Co. UK mentioned in its report. 

3. Taj Mahal, India

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This UNESCO World Heritage Site was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal between 1632 and 1648 (Photo: Ed Freeman/Getty Images)
Above This UNESCO World Heritage Site was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal between 1632 and 1648 (Photo: Ed Freeman/Getty Images)

People who leave the magnificent Taj Mahal always yearn for another tour. The place, despite being one of the most thronged areas in the world, is worthy of more than one visit. Its magnificent structures leave tourists in awe especially when they come during the sunrise or sunset.

Tatler Trivia: Taj Mahal, an ivory-white marble mausoleum is commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. 

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4. Ko Lipe, Thailand

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Ko Lipe, Satun Province, Thailand (Photo: Marco Bottigelli/Unsplash)
Above Ko Lipe, Satun Province, Thailand (Photo: Marco Bottigelli/Unsplash)

Ko Lipe (or Koh Lipe) is a paradise in South Andaman Sea, Thailand. It is famous for its white sandy beaches and turquoise blue waters that provide solace to all tourists. The beach provides a very good view of the sunrise and sunset especially when the clear water starts to reflect the beams of the sun.

5. Borobodur Temple, Indonesia

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Borobodur Temple, Indonesia (Photo: World Atlas)
Above Borobodur Temple, Indonesia (Photo: World Atlas)

The Borobodur in Indonesia is a Buddhist temple that was built in three tiers: a pyramidal base with five concentric square terraces, a cone with three round platforms, and a monumental stupa at the top. This tourist spot, which UNESCO helped restore in the 1970s, provides an enthralling view of the sunrise and sunset. Inside the temple are picturesque structures where the beams of the sun perfectly hit. 

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