Some early birds catch worms, others in Guangzhou enjoy the first rays of morning sun.

As the sun slowly rises in the east, the Guangzhou sky glows amber, illuminating the city's skyscraper's in reflected warmth.

Guangzhou's sky glows yellow as the sun slowly rises in the east. [Photo/gz.southcn.com]

The day's first light transforms the once ink black sky to bright blue. [Photo/gz.southcn.com]

Donghu Lake Park in Guangzhou brightens up on the morning of July 11. [Photo/gz.southcn.com]