We lay on the sand, quietly hearing the gentle melody of the waves and the melodious sound of winds gently gliding around us. The moon veiled the shore with a dim mist-like light. Far out at sea was layer after layer of light from fishing boats like thousands of remote stars. Amid the peaceful melody of the earth and sky, a gentle sleep came. Until the red east appeared on the horizon, we woke up, starting a wonderful new day.

That is Gia Long Mausoleum (also known as Thien Tho Mausoleum), located in Huong Tho Commune (Hue City), which is around 15km to the Southeast of the city center.