What is the "golden hour" and why does it matter for sunsets?

Golden hour is the period of roughly 30–60 minutes before sunset (and after sunrise) when the sun is low and the light is warm, soft and directional. It flatters landscapes and faces alike and is the prime window for sunset photography. Don't leave the moment the sun sets — the "blue hour" just after often gives the best sky colour.

Which of these spots are actually better at sunrise than sunset?

Angkor Wat (famous for its dawn reflection), Cappadocia (balloons launch at first light) and Bagan are classic sunrise destinations, though all three are beautiful at dusk too. If you can manage early starts, doing the sunrise version at these sites is worth the alarm.

What app should I use to plan exactly where the sun will set?

Apps such as PhotoPills, The Photographer's Ephemeris and Sun Surveyor show the precise sunset time and direction for any date and location, which lets you line the sun up behind a landmark. A standard weather app gives you the time but not the angle.

Can I still climb Uluru or the temples at Bagan for a better view?

No. Climbing Uluru has been banned since October 2019 out of respect for the Aṉangu people, and climbing many of Bagan's temples has been restricted since the 2016 earthquake. Both have excellent designated viewing areas — use those instead.

Where's the best sunset in Pakistan?

It depends on your taste: Karachi's Clifton/Sea View beach for a sea-horizon sunset, the Eagle's Nest viewpoint above Hunza for golden light on the Karakoram peaks, or the Cholistan/Thar dunes for desert colour. The Hunza peaks at golden hour are arguably the most dramatic.

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