1.53 million people are chasing the light in the live broadcast room. Why are we so obsessed with the sunrise?

From Taitung in Taiwan in the east to Kashgar in Xinjiang in the west, and then to Nairobi in Kenya, Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, Cairo in Egypt, Mount Imitus in Athens, Marsaskala in Malta, and the Eiffel Tower in Paris... …On January 1, 2021, more than 1.53 million people watched the live broadcast online and witnessed the whole process of every corner of the world gradually welcoming the first ray of sunshine in 2021.

Whether you are a "sunrise control" or not, for humans, the sunrise will always magically arouse great joy and hope in the heart. Although the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, it is not unusual for sunrises to occur every day, but there are also different sunrise experiences in different travel destinations. This beautiful process of chasing light can also be very "luxury".

Erhai Caicun

Caicun, 4 kilometers away from the ancient city of Dali, is regarded by many as the best place to watch the sunrise in the Erhai area.

Caicun used to be a quiet and peaceful small fishing village on the edge of Erhai Lake, just a stone's throw away from Erhai Lake. The most famous ones here are the pier and lakeside wetlands. Standing at Caicun Pier, my eyes are filled with the sky high, the clouds clear, and the distant mountains distant. At sunrise, everything here is coated with a layer of gold in the sky and clouds. That brilliance gives this small fishing village a rare splendor and magnificence.

The sunrise time in Dali is around eight o'clock in the morning. This time point is very friendly for people who have difficulty getting up early. They don’t have to endure the hard work of getting up in the dark in the early morning or trekking up mountains all night. Looking forward to the start of a more romantic day, you can also choose to go boating on the Erhai Lake. When the morning glow begins, you can bathe in this brilliance between the ink-colored sky and the "sea".

Meili Snow Mountain

Many people will sigh like this: After watching the sunrise at Meili Snow Mountain, one less regret in life has been eliminated. The scenic view of "Rizhao Jinshan" is the yearning of countless people. When the sun rises, the snow-capped mountains are covered with a layer of gold. With the dancing clouds, it feels like falling into a dream, not like being in the human world.

Due to the special geographical location and climate reasons, Meili Snow Mountain is shrouded in snow and clouds all year round. Kawagbo, the main peak at an altitude of 6740m, is also shrouded in clouds and fog all year round, making it difficult to see its true appearance. That’s why there is a saying that “only with great luck can you catch a glimpse of beauty.”

In fact, if you choose the right "timing time", you will be more lucky. In Meili Snow Mountain, there are more sunny weather in winter during the non-rainy season, and the probability of "Rizhao Jinshan" is much greater than in other seasons. In the winter morning, when the first ray of morning light slowly shines through the clouds and mist, the golden mountain shines, exuding holy brilliance. This feeling of luck can make people happy for a long time.

If you want to enjoy the sunrise on the snow-capped mountains more easily and comfortably, the terrace on the top floor of Xiashan Meili is an excellent choice. The top floor of the hotel is designed as a lounge with a 360-degree panoramic view of the snow-capped mountains - the Snow Mountain Bar. It is surrounded by large floor-to-ceiling glass windows, allowing you to enjoy a unique sunrise surprise without any blind spots.

The curved ceiling in the hotel atrium is also a highlight of the interior design here. This “gold leaf tapestry” handmade by craftsmen is made up of 1,364 20 cm square red copper plates inlaid with gold leaf, connected in staggered seams.

It is naturally curved into a beautiful arc. It is not only eye-catching, but also reflects the sunlight from the snow-capped mountains opposite to the library on the second floor together with the high windows on both sides, adding an additional layer of light from the golden dome. A sense of "pilgrimage" underneath.

Potala Palace

In Lhasa, there are actually many places to watch the sunrise, but nothing is more stunning than the sunrise with the Potala Palace as the background. Yes. Quietly waiting for the morning sun to shine on the golden roof of the Potala Palace, lighting up this majestic thousand-year-old palace. That moment, although brief, seemed to touch the eternity of this city of sunshine.

At sunrise, the Beijing Road in front of the Potala Palace is also reflected in red. The prayer flags are blown up by the wind like waves on the sea, which is a spectacular sight.

On the right side of the Potala Palace, Yaowang Mountain with an altitude of 3,725 meters is recognized as the best place to watch the sunrise. But if you want to be more comfortable and enjoy breakfast while watching the sunrise, the restaurant of Lhasa Songtsan Choji Linka has a good view and you can overlook the Potala Palace in the distance.

Like Yunnan, the sunrise time here is slightly later, so you don’t have to get up very early. In different seasons, the position of the sun is slightly different, and the light position will also be different. You can be prepared to watch the sunrise according to the specific time prompts.

Yuanyang Rice Terraces

When it comes to a good place to watch the sunrise, why not miss the beautiful and spectacular terraces on the gentle slope facing the sun, under the changing light and shadow. Among the many terraces, the Yuanyang Rice Terraces located in Honghe, Yunnan are regarded as a masterpiece of natural and cultural landscapes.

In Yuanyang, Duoyishu is one of the most recommended places to watch the sunrise. Of course, if you want to witness the sun dancing on the water surface of the terraced fields and changing the various colors, you should choose to go from mid-November until the next spring after the grain harvest. At this time, it is the irrigation period, and the terraces are filled with water, like mirrors of different sizes, reflecting the land and the sky.

If you add to this magnificence the clouds and mist brought by misty rain wrapping around the mountains, the misty and leisurely scenery will feel like you are in a dream.

Turpan, Xinjiang

On the Gobi Desert in Turpan, the sunrise looks very domineering. When the sun slowly climbed over the Flame Mountain, we officially welcomed a wild sunrise in the boundless desert. Because the climate here is very dry, it further contributes to the sun's primitive eruption.

The golden light of the rising sun was dazzling, and the originally soft orange color gradually changed into a bright red that covered everything. When the sun rises completely, the dazzling brilliance can make people unable to open their eyes.

When the sun appears, the magnificent Kumtag Desert in your imagination appears before your eyes. This is a completely natural masterpiece created by nature. As a human being, while admiring it, we can also perceive how magical and beautiful this world is made of the invisible forces between heaven, earth and the universe.

In Xinjiang, the sunrises at Kanas, Hemu and Sailim Lakes are all amazing, but the sunrise in the vast desert of Gobi may be the most unforgettable.

Sanya, Hainan

The beach is probably the easiest place to “lay down” and watch the sunrise. You don’t even need to get up early to find a place to watch the sunrise. As long as you choose the right hotel and sea-view room, you can listen to it easily while lying on the bed through the floor-to-ceiling windows with full sea views, or on the lounge chair with its own private balcony. Sound of waves and enjoy a wonderful sunrise experience. At that moment, I definitely felt like I was on vacation.

Haitang Bay should be one of the first choices for watching the sunrise in Sanya, and Poly Magnificent, located at C position in the center of Haitang Bay, is even more suitable for "chasing the light" with its unparalleled sea view.

Of course, not only the private terrace in the hotel room, but also the 110-meter-long outdoor swimming pool is also a good place to slowly enjoy the beautiful morning sun.

If you want to be more immersed in this piece of sky and sea, you can bathe in the morning sun and walk on the soft sandy beach to have a more complete island dream.

Bagan, Myanmar

I once heard a saying: One sunrise in Bagan is worth a hundred sunrises in fairy tales. If you have watched the famous documentary "Samsara", you should be deeply impressed by the large aerial shot of the Bagan pagodas at the beginning of the film. The stunning feeling of Bagan at sunrise will make you fall hopelessly in love with this place.

Marco Polo once called Bagan in Myanmar "one of the most beautiful scenery in the world." Over the centuries, Bagan has experienced being forgotten by the world, plundered by wars, eroded by wind and sand, and ravaged by earthquakes, but this plain full of temples still makes everyone's heart beat when they visit.

Like Cappadocia in Türkiye, this plain was born for hot air balloons. Embracing the sunrise on a hot air balloon is a romantic thing not to be missed when traveling to Bagan. The city under the early morning sunshine has a panoramic view. Thousands of pagodas are covered with golden sunlight, and some buildings that have been eroded by time reflect each other. Unforgettable.

More than 3,000 ancient pagodas are hidden in the boundless vast jungle, with scenery everywhere. Being among these ancient pagodas and vibrant green forests that have experienced thousands of years of vicissitudes, people suddenly feel as if time has frozen.

Amanjiwo, Indonesia

The sunrise in the mist of Borobudur was once rated by CNN as one of the "must-see scenery in the world". The sunrise here is probably the kind of rare experience that makes you willing to get out of bed in the early morning, chase the light all the way, and finally be conquered by the peace and sanctity.

Located on Java Island and integrated with Borobudur, Amanjiwo is the best choice for watching the sunrise. Living in Amanjiwo, you can enter Borobudur, which is not yet open to the public, before dawn, and greet the sunrise on the top floor of the pagoda.

In the early morning, the mist gradually dispersed, and the sunlight enveloped the entire historic site. It was spectacular and sacred, and a mysterious power that only belonged to Borobudur emerged spontaneously.

-The End-

—————————————————————————————— ——