What a way to end the day! Where to see the world's most awesome sunsets

Whether it's the colours, the clouds, or the iconic foreground, these sunsets are guaranteed to stir your soul and raise your spirits – especially if you've got an ice-cold drink to hand...

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1: Bagan, Burma

Sun setting over the ancient temples of Bagan (Dreamstime)

Sun setting over the ancient temples of Bagan (Dreamstime)

2: Tanah Lot, Bali, Indonesia

Tanah Lot, Bali (Dreamstime)

Tanah Lot, Bali (Dreamstime)

3: Santorini, Greece

Sunset over Oia village on Santorini island (Dreamstime)

Sunset over Oia village on Santorini island (Dreamstime)

4: Monument Valley, USA

Sun setting over the rock formations of Monument Valley (Dreamstime)

Sun setting over the rock formations of Monument Valley (Dreamstime)

5: Ipanema Beach, Brazil

Boys playing football on Ipanema beach at sunset (Dreamstime)

Boys playing football on Ipanema beach at sunset (Dreamstime)

6: Great Pyramids, Egypt

The Sphinx enjoying a particularly spectacular sunset (Dreamstime)

The Sphinx enjoying a particularly spectacular sunset (Dreamstime)

7: Masai Mara, Kenya

Acacia tree at sunset (Dreamstime)

Acacia tree at sunset (Dreamstime)

8: Uluru, Australia

Uluru, glowing as the sun sets (Dreamstime)

Uluru, glowing as the sun sets (Dreamstime)

9: Cape Town, South Africa

View from Bloubergstrand Beach as the sun sets over Table Mountain (Dreamstime)

View from Bloubergstrand Beach as the sun sets over Table Mountain (Dreamstime)

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