8 Most Breathtaking Sunset Spots In Asia You Must Visit In 2026

OT Staff & Waquar Habib

Mount Bromo, Indonesia

Mount Bromo’s volcanic plateau offers fiery sunset colours over sea of sand and volcanic peaks; reachable from Probolinggo, bring warm layers and secure a viewpoint at Penanjakan or Bukit Cinta.

Sunset as seen at Mount Bromo, Indonesia | wonderfulindonesia/instagram

Tanah Lot, Bali, Indonesia

Tanah Lot’s cliffside temple frames dramatic sunsets over Bali’s Indian Ocean; arrive early to avoid crowds, respect rituals, and capture silhouette shots as waves crash against the temple’s rocky base.

Sunset at Tanah Lot | viktor_rs5/instagram

Marina Bay / Gardens by the Bay, Singapore

Marina Bay’s skyline and Gardens by the Bay offer iconic Singapore sunsets; watch from the Sands SkyPark or promenade for panoramic views, light shows and city-lake reflections daily at dusk.

Sunset at Marina Bay | singapore.explores/instagram

Galle Fort, Sri Lanka

Galle Fort’s ramparts deliver golden tropical sunsets over the Indian Ocean; stroll colonial streets, sip tea at cliff-top cafés and photograph ships drifting past lighthouse silhouettes every evening at dusk.

Sunset at Galle Fort, Sri Lanka | gallefortceylon/instagram

Lake Kawaguchiko (Mount Fuji), Japan

Lake Kawaguchiko frames Mount Fuji as sunset paints the summit crimson; clear winter evenings offer best views—arrive early, walk lakeside piers for reflections and seasonal festivals.

Dreamy sunset at Lake Kawaguchiko | oindrilaclicks/instagram

Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam

Hạ Long Bay’s limestone karsts glow amber at sunset; overnight cruises, rooftop decks and viewpoint hikes deliver cinematic light—book a sunset cruise to watch islands silhouette against an orange horizon.

Sunset at Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam | halong.bay/instagram

Haeundae Beach, Busan, South Korea

Haeundae Beach in Busan offers urban sunsets framed by skyscrapers and sea; evening promenades, lively street food and the sky capsule provide memorable skyline-to-sea vistas year round.

Sunset as seen at the Haeundae Beach | busancity_globe/instagram

Maldives

Maldives islands serve picture-perfect sunsets over turquoise lagoons; book a sunset cruise or private villa deck, sip cocktails as the sky streaks crimson and palms silhouette against calm seas occasionally.

Sunset at the Maldives | richy.maldives/instagram

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