The Lin-gang Special Area is where the sunrise can be seen earliest in East China’s Shanghai city. Let's take a look at dawn there at about 4 am.

Photo taken at 4:13 am shows a spectacular daybreak at the seaside near the Nanhuizui Park in the Lin-gang Special Area. [Photo by Xu Hao]

The vibrant rising sun turns the sky a fierce red over the sea at 4:24 am. [Photo by Xu Hao]

Photo taken at 4:40 am shows the sunup in all its glory. Many visitors choose to schedule their visits to the seaside so they can witness the magnificent morning light. [Photo by Xu Hao]