Qinhuangdao Beidaihe Strange Building and Garden Scenic Area

Located on Baihua Mountain by the sea, it is a strange building built in the 1930s that was rebuilt in a different place. It is one of the main attractions in Beidaihe Scenic Area.
The building area is 999 square meters. There are secret passages in the building, waterfalls and rocks crisscrossing each other, and it is difficult to tell whether the door is real or fake.
The park is shaded by green trees, and there are various and lifelike rocks that resemble birds and animals.
The reconstruction of the strange building not only retains the original charm, but also adds optoelectronic technology on this basis, giving it a mysterious veil.

Attractions Location: Lianfeng Road, Beidaihe District, Qinhuangdao City, Hebei Province

Tickets:
Adult ticket: RMB 20

Opening hours:
09:00-17:30 (Monday to Sunday, January 1st to December 31st)

Contact Details: 0335-4042960;0335-4685717

Transportation:
Take bus No. 15 and get off at the Summer Palace Station, then walk to the destination.

Time reference: More than 3 hours


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1-Day Itinerary: Beidaihe Strange Building and Garden Scenic Area Exploration

Discover the unique architectural styles and lush gardens of Qinhuangdao’s Beidaihe Strange Building and Garden Scenic Area, a fascinating blend of art, culture, and nature.

  • Morning: Arrive at Beidaihe Strange Building and Garden Scenic Area by taxi or local bus from Qinhuangdao city center (approx. 30 minutes).
  • Explore the diverse architectural marvels and themed gardens (3–4 hours).
  • Afternoon: Visit nearby Beidaihe Seaside Bathing Beach for relaxation (10-minute taxi ride).
  • Evening: Return to Qinhuangdao city or stay overnight in Beidaihe district.

Accommodation/Food: Stay at Beidaihe hotels or seaside resorts. Try fresh seafood dishes, local mountain vegetables, and beachside snacks.

Souvenirs: Local handicrafts, miniature architectural models, seafood products, and garden-themed artwork.


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Combine a day exploring the unique buildings and gardens with a relaxing day at the beach and nearby attractions.

  • Day 1: Tour Beidaihe Strange Building and Garden Scenic Area thoroughly.
  • Day 2: Spend the day at Beidaihe Seaside Bathing Beach and visit the Qinhuangdao Wildlife Park (15-minute taxi).

Accommodation/Food: Choose seaside resorts or boutique hotels in Beidaihe. Enjoy fresh seafood and traditional northern Chinese cuisine.

Souvenirs: Sea-themed crafts, local snacks, wildlife park memorabilia, and architectural postcards.


3-Day Itinerary: Architecture, Beach, and Nature

Explore the architectural wonders, relax on the beach, and enjoy natural attractions around Beidaihe.

  • Day 1: Beidaihe Strange Building and Garden Scenic Area.
  • Day 2: Beidaihe Seaside Bathing Beach and Qinhuangdao Wildlife Park.
  • Day 3: Visit Laoshan National Forest Park (approx. 40 minutes by taxi) for hiking and nature.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Beidaihe resorts or hotels near the beach. Try local seafood, forest wild vegetables, and beachside snacks.

Souvenirs: Handcrafted models, local teas, wildlife souvenirs, and natural herbal products.


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A balanced itinerary combining the Strange Building and Garden Scenic Area with nature and cultural visits.

  • Days 1–2: Beidaihe Strange Building and Garden Scenic Area and Seaside Bathing Beach.
  • Day 3: Explore Qinhuangdao Wildlife Park and nearby cultural sites.
  • Day 4: Laoshan National Forest Park hiking and local village visit.

Accommodation/Food: Mix of beach resorts and countryside inns. Enjoy fresh seafood, forest herbs, and traditional snacks.

Souvenirs: Architectural souvenirs, local crafts, wildlife park items, and herbal teas.


5-Day Itinerary: In-depth Beidaihe and Surroundings Exploration

Spend ample time discovering the unique architecture, beaches, parks, and local culture of Beidaihe and Qinhuangdao.

  • Days 1–3: Beidaihe Strange Building and Garden, Seaside Beach, Wildlife Park.
  • Day 4: Laoshan National Forest Park and hiking trails.
  • Day 5: Visit Qinhuangdao city center, museums, and local markets.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in a mix of resorts and city hotels. Sample diverse seafood, mountain dishes, and street food.

Souvenirs: Handcrafted models, local culinary products, forest herbs, and cultural artifacts.


6-Day Itinerary: Comprehensive Nature and Culture Tour

Combine architectural sightseeing with rich natural experiences and cultural immersion in Beidaihe and Qinhuangdao.

  • Days 1–3: Strange Building and Garden Scenic Area, Seaside Bathing Beach, Wildlife Park.
  • Days 4–5: Laoshan National Forest Park hiking and local rural village visits.
  • Day 6: Explore Qinhuangdao museums and artisan workshops.

Accommodation/Food: Mix of countryside lodges, resorts, and city hotels. Enjoy fresh seafood, forest herbs, and local specialties.

Souvenirs: Local crafts, herbal products, wildlife memorabilia, and hand-painted postcards.


7-Day Itinerary: Ultimate Beidaihe Scenic, Cultural, and Nature Journey

A full week to deeply explore the architectural marvels, seaside beauty, natural parks, and cultural heritage of Beidaihe and Qinhuangdao.

  • Days 1–3: Beidaihe Strange Building and Garden Scenic Area, Seaside Bathing Beach, Wildlife Park.
  • Days 4–5: Laoshan National Forest Park and village culture experiences.
  • Days 6–7: Qinhuangdao city museums, markets, and cultural performances.

Accommodation/Food: Combination of beach resorts, mountain lodges, and city hotels. Taste fresh seafood, vegetarian dishes, and local snacks.

Souvenirs: Handcrafted architectural miniatures, local teas, herbal products, wildlife souvenirs, and cultural artifacts.


User Reviews

By Weird snail |

Very interesting place, but it's not very big inside, it won't take long, it's a bit old, the repairs are not very good, but it's interesting

By Devil—— |

I was quite disappointed with the Strange Building and Garden. Apart from the strange building in the middle which was a bit weird, there was really nothing special about the other buildings. According to the configuration of the garden, I think the view would be better in the evening.

There was soothing music playing everywhere in the garden, and there were artificial flowers planted everywhere in front of the strange building, but I really felt bored in the strange garden.

By Lemon |

There is only one strange building, the scenery in the garden is so-so, and some of the flowers are fake, which loses the meaning of the garden

By Little eyes Shanshan |

I like those three bees...

By Rarity |

The Strange House and Garden is located on Baihua Mountain on the Beidaihe coast and is one of the main scenic spots in the Beidaihe Scenic Area. In 1991, it was relocated and rebuilt based on the strange villa (Strange House) built by American landscape architecture doctor Simpson in Beidaihe in the 1930s. The name of the garden was inscribed by the famous Chinese cartoonist Hua Junwu.

The strange building has a construction area of 999 square meters. The building is mysterious and unpredictable, with secret passages, rock waterfalls, corridors and cable bridges, and multiple doors and houses, which are difficult to distinguish between the real and the fake, and make people feel countless surprises.

The strange garden is lined with green trees, hanging fountains, bright lights, blooming flowers, and singing birds; all kinds of strange rocks, like birds and beasts, are in various shapes and forms, lifelike. In 1996, General Zhang Aiping improvised here: "The strange building is also strange, with various shapes and forms, flying down to the Dragon Palace, shining at night."

By Ahuang big fat cat |

I just passed by on my bike and didn't stay for long. I heard it's quite small, but it still looks quite fairy-tale-like from the outside.

By Safe and sound |

There are doors everywhere, strange stairs, strange rooms, weird and fun

By Yinghai Hualian cosmetics counter Jill |

Two stars at most, a tiny place, suitable for elderly people or tourists taking pictures with children, the strange building is not strange, the strange garden is not strange, the ticket is 20 yuan in the peak season and 5 yuan in the off-season. It is better to go somewhere else to waste time. It is very close to Liuzhuang and it is only one stop away.

By Marissa Ge |

I think it's pretty good... Anyway, it's better than expected. Children have no resistance to waterfalls and fountains, not to mention there is a friction slide.

By freezing point |

The Strange House and Garden was rebuilt based on the strange villa built by American landscape architect Dr. Simpson in Beidaihe in the 1930s. But many people who have been there think it is worthless because the strange house is not strange and the garden is not strange. After a comprehensive review, I did not enter the garden. The ticket is 20 yuan, and it is only one stop away from Liuzhuang, and you can walk there.

By That's really annoying. |

The strange building is not strange, and the strange garden is not strange. But there are still a few small attractions worth exploring, which can be further developed, such as putting some 3D paintings in the strange building, or making some wax figures or something, which may be better.

By Zuoyi |

The guides all looked great, but I was unlucky. The door was closed when I went there. Maybe there were too few tourists and they didn't want me to go in. They were afraid of trouble! But overall it feels worth visiting. It will definitely be a must-see attraction next time I go there!

By Ordinary |

When you arrive at the strange building, you have to talk about the strangeness. The various vegetation, mirrors, etc. are all very unique.

By Special Mom |

The strange building is worth a visit. It is best to buy the park ticket directly for 20 yuan. It is written at the ticket office, but they will directly tell you that the ticket is 70 yuan.

By Blue Melancholy |

The strange building is mysterious and unpredictable, with secret passages, rock waterfalls, corridors and rope bridges, and many doors and houses, which are hard to tell true from false. It makes people feel countless surprises, and the children will have a great time!

By Strolling |

The strange building and the uniqueness of the park are quite interesting. I was deeply impressed when I came here 9 years ago. I went to see it again this year. There were also performances. Overall, it was quite interesting.

By Angel Wings |

It is said to be designed by Russians and looks cool.

By Jingxing Xingzhi |

The Strange Building and the Strange Garden are one of the famous attractions in the Beidaihe Scenic Area of Qinhuangdao City. The Strange Building has its strange features, and the Strange Garden has its amazing features. It is worth a visit!

By Yunze |

The park is said to close at 6 o'clock, but actually ticket sales stop at 5 o'clock, and the main building closes at 5:30 (if it weren't closed, it would be a bit scary to walk around the main building in the dark.) So you have to choose the right time to come.

April is already the peak season, tickets are 20 each, and the show is 70, but the show is only on May 1st to October 1st.

Qiyuan: There is a stone piano with mottled patterns, thrilling chairs, and a frightening dreaming "person".

Weird Building: There is a gossip room with no exit, a bizarre mirror world, and a princess-style windowsill perfect for posing.

However, I still think the slide at the entrance of the strange building is the most fun.

Don't slide on your butt, it will break, haha. I was so childish that I competed with a little boy of seven or eight years old in speed. I curled up my knees, used my shoes as pulleys, screamed, and slid all the way to the bottom. The little boy was so shocked that he kept yelling at me: Can you pay attention to the brakes! Sorry, I just like this speed! Haha😁😁

By Winters |

The Strange House and Strange Garden was rebuilt in a different location based on the Strange Garden Villa built by Mr. Simpson, an American architecture doctor in the 1930s in Beidaihe. Specifically, the Strange House is a building, and the Strange Garden is the entire park. There are many secret passages in the Strange House, and it is difficult to figure out how the doors are connected. Because there are slides and funhouse mirrors, I often went there when I was a child. During the Chinese New Year this year, from the first to the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, there was a lantern festival in the Strange House, and I went there again. It was still very beautiful!

By Mengyuan_Malika乄 |

I went there 3 years ago and found some old photos on my computer. It feels a bit like a children's amusement park. The buildings are pretty. I walked around in less than an hour. There's nothing fun. It's suitable for bringing children. There are slides and some entertainment projects in the strange building. The strange building is like a castle, which is very suitable for little princesses! It's quite suitable for taking pictures. Overall, I feel that building such a park in such a coastal city is a little bit lacking. It's more fun to go to the beach. Not many people come here.

By Walking like a leisurely |

Follow the road signs or the No. 34 bus stop, and walk to the front of Liuzhuang Station. After walking for about 20 minutes, you can see the strange building and strange garden. It is next to Beidaihe Middle School. This building is indeed unique in shape and very conspicuous, with a feeling of a European castle. Now the building inside is closed, so I visited it from the outside. The ticket price seems to be around 50. According to the introduction, there are secret passages in the building, which is full of the meaning of strange garden adventure. If your main purpose is to come to Beidaihe to see the sea, it is recommended that you don’t need to spend that money to enter. . .

By Yu Shuili |

There are two parts here: the Strange Building and the Strange Garden. The Strange Building has a very special architectural style. It is called the Strange Building because it has 99 rooms and 99 floor areas. When you enter, there are large glass mirrors on all four sides, which is especially suitable for selfies. There are no entertainment programs, but you can just enjoy the view. It is very beautiful when taking photos. I don't have panoramic photos, but the panoramic view is very beautiful.

By Yang Yang Yang is a Leo |

The strange building is still worth the money. In fact, all the attractions in Qinhuangdao are very cheap. This one is not bad.

By lemonFIR |

Qinhuangdao Strange Buildings and Gardens

Fountains, rockery, strange-legged chairs, courage-testing stones... The most interesting thing is the strange building with 99 strange and bizarre scenes. When you walk into the strange building garden on Lianfeng Road in Beidaihe, you can see this castle-like building at a glance. This building has an area of 90 square meters, four floors, five roofs, seven corners and eight faces. It was built in 1991 according to the architectural style of the old strange building, one of the 24 old scenes in Beidaihe.

By Sinian Little Lich |

The Strange Building and Garden is located on Baihua Mountain on the Beidaihe Seaside. The building is mysterious and unpredictable, with secret passages, rock waterfalls, cable bridges in the corridors, multiple doors and multiple houses, etc. It is hard to tell whether it is real or fake, which makes people feel countless surprises. However, there is no need to be afraid, it is quite fun. You can see the beautiful scenery around you when you go to the top of the building. It is a very interesting place.

By Jiao Yangyang |

In fact, it was closed when we went there, but my friend let us in after she acted cute. In the end, she didn’t even ask for tickets! ! ! ! It’s actually a weird house inside. It was even more terrifying because no one was there when we went there after work. It’s quite suitable for taking pictures, which is perfect for us who love taking pictures!

By Fruit |

Very good design, the children had a lot of fun, the ticket price was not expensive and it was suitable for bringing children

By Midnight° |

Very beautiful buildings, all in European style, specially designed as wedding palaces.

By Z-Little Nier |

There is nothing special about Qiyuan, it is just an ordinary small park, but there are some strange stones, sculptures and other small landscapes. It is fun to feed the fish with a bottle at the entrance. The strange building is in Qiyuan, which is quite interesting and worth visiting. Each space has a different design, and it feels like a scene at every step. Each space is crisscrossed and connected by secret passages. If you are not careful, you will get dizzy in it. It takes some time to visit all of them.

By Youli |

Because we live in Liuzhuang, which is very close to the strange building, it only takes ten minutes to walk there, so we must go here. The strange building should not be considered a feature of Beidaihe. In fact, it is a small building with a peculiar interior design. However, it is still good in itself, but if you want to experience the characteristics of Beidaihe from here, it is better not to have high expectations. The strange building is not easy to describe in words, but it is very fun and suitable for young people. I will post a few photos for you to see. However, I have to remind you that when you buy tickets at the door, someone will come up and ask you if you want to buy a package ticket including the performance from them. Don't believe it. Of course, the performance is real, but I think it should be nothing to see, otherwise why don't the ticket office of the scenic spot sell tickets directly.

By Shi Meilin |

The park is not big, with a park-like environment. There are a few weird buildings inside. There is nothing to see. The ticket price is high, about 80. Overall, the cost performance is not high. It is not recommended to go there.

By Small persimmon |

We went there at night, and it was nice to visit.

By South of the Clouds |

You can go there for a three-day tour in Beidaihe. We went swimming in the sea and sunbathing during the day, had seafood in the afternoon, and had barbecue at night. After dinner, we went to the strange building. The strange building at night was even more mysterious...

By Shirley's World |

As long as there is sunshine in the sky, there must be a room full of sunshine. This is the origin of the strange house and garden. The performance is also good. It is worth a stroll. The ticket is not expensive, only 10 yuan.

By Young Literary Man |

I haven't been in this place. I heard there's nothing fun there, so I don't recommend it.

The ticket price seems to be 25, which is not expensive. If you like this kind of building, you can go in and take a look. It is said that children like it very much, and there are many slides.

By Silver Feather Night Dance |

The place is not big, the Russian style is more obvious, there are not many things to play, the facilities are simple, and the drinks are expensive

By mxhllxhc90 |

We all agree that it is a place worth visiting.

By An Nian nian |

I have to say that the tickets are a bit expensive, 40 for students and 70 for adults (all tickets include performances, it's May Day, you know, they don't sell ordinary tickets at all...) but it's still quite interesting to take a look~ The Strange Building and the Strange Garden are two parts. It's really hard to describe the building. The best description is probably that there are secret passages connecting them. I am a person with poor directions, and I walked twice and it seems that I haven't walked all the places yet and I got out inexplicably... The Strange Garden is quite ordinary, like a park. There is also a performance of ethnic minorities walking on knives, diving into fire, breathing fire, and riding motorcycles in the sky. The performance is just so-so~

By Xin |

During the May Day holiday, I went to Qinhuangdao with a few good friends. It was not bad, but the wind in Qinhuangdao, you know, it blows once a year, once a year! I really admire my bestie from Northeastern University. If you are assigned here, you must take good care of your skin😚

By Left Hand Youth |

The strange building is really unique, the park scenery is also very good, and I also watched the Chiyou tribe performance, the performance was really thrilling and fierce!

By His Highness Doudi |

If you are traveling with your family or with your elders, Strange Buildings and Gardens is highly recommended. There are no tiring mountains or dangerous lakes or seas. There are all kinds of strangely shaped rocks, houses, and unique small landscapes, which are very suitable for taking pictures.

By Jacqueline |

This strange building is really amazing. It is located on Baihua Mountain on the Beidaihe coast. It was rebuilt in 1991 based on the strange villa built by American landscape architect Dr. Simpson in Beidaihe in the 1930s. There are many secret passages in the building, which are very interesting to climb up and down! There are also rock waterfalls, cable bridges in the corridors, and many doors and houses in the building are connected. Sometimes it feels like a maze.

By Concubine |

After arriving, I found that there was only one building in the strange building, and the main building was under renovation. The ticket price was 20, so I didn't go in.

Tickets cost 20. When I went there in June, the strange building was under renovation. It was a pity. There is only one building and one garden. I would like to go there next time I have the chance.

By CC |

When I went there, I felt that there were very few people. However, it was because of this small number that I felt that you were the only small group in the whole park. You could play however you wanted, looking at your deformed self in the mirror and laughing.

The tickets are cheap and there are not many tourists. If you are close, I recommend going there. You will feel like you are the only one in the whole park. I really like this kind of tranquility.

By Cotton Roll |

The amusement park for nearby residents is still fun. There is a strange building in it that is quite unique and worth a visit.

By hanby |

At the door, someone will lead you to buy tickets in front. Don't listen to such people! The ticket office on the east side (the ticket office on the right in the picture below) is 20 yuan per person, while the ticket office on the west side is 60 or 70 yuan per person. In fact, the things inside are not much different. Someone on China-TravelNote said it was not worth it. Later, I went to the ticket office on the east side to buy tickets. The ticket seller said that the main building was under renovation and it was not worth seeing. Later, I thought, forget it, I won't go, there shouldn't be anything inside.

By Happy sour plum |

The Lifei Hotel where we stayed was on the commercial street. I can’t remember the exact address, but it was really nice!

By Wild Horse |

The weird building, we went in and did all kinds of weird things. Everyone thought we were weird, but we were very happy. Do whatever you want.

By sunflower |

In fact, when I went there, many things in Qiyuan were not open yet, and I didn’t see many of its ingenious designs, but the scenery was nice.

We were unlucky because the building was under renovation and we couldn't get in. We could only see Qiyuan. Anyway, we were just hanging out on the weekend, so we didn't mind seeing anything. We went in anyway, and there was a show.

By ^The eggshell√ is broken |

Strange and strange, all here

Upside down, left and right, mountains and rivers are so dense that there seems to be no way out, but the unexpected encounter of a new village brings you surprises one after another

By Tiantian |

As the name suggests, the Strange Building and the Strange Garden are divided into the Strange Building and the Strange Garden. It is said that the Strange Building led to the sea a long time ago. Later, the estuary was sealed. There are many strange buildings in the Strange Building and the Strange Garden. The night view is very beautiful. At night, there are some things like haunted houses inside. So it is more fun at night.

By Cancer in July |

On the way back, I saw the strange garden of Shenma. I asked and it was not expensive, 12 yuan for the ticket. I thought I had nothing to do so I went in. There was still nothing to see, it was purely to kill time.

By Hurricane |

Then walk to the Strange Building and Garden, the ticket is 15 yuan. The environment inside is not bad, the greenery is good, the buildings are also quite distinctive, and it is more suitable for parents to bring their children to play.

By Chas |

If you stay in a family hotel in Liuzhuang, Beidaihe, the Strange House and Garden is really close to you, and the tickets are very cheap, only 15 yuan per person at full price.

When you go to find the ticket office for the first time, you will find that there are two ticket offices, one on the left and one on the right side of the gate. At this time, someone will recommend you to buy a combination ticket, which is the one on the left side of the gate. This is to trick you into buying tickets for the crocodile show. If you are not aware of this and don't want to watch the show, you will spend an extra 45 to buy a combination ticket.

There are no things in the park that will surprise you, but there are some strange facilities that are good, and it is well worth the price of the ticket. It is a highly recommended attraction in your spare time.

By bgplht |

On the third day, we had a tight schedule. First we went to the Strange Building and Garden. The parking lot at the entrance charged 20 yuan. I said I wanted to park somewhere else. Since we arrived early, there were many empty parking spaces. When they saw we were leaving, they said 10 yuan. After entering the garden, it didn't feel as good as the legend said. The strange building was rather dilapidated, and water didn't flow in many places. There was a statue of a little boy peeing, and he would suddenly pee whenever a pedestrian passed by. It was very interesting.

By Xiaoqiang |

It's a very interesting and weird house, it feels like a dream.

By Point |

Actually, to be honest, you can go to the Strange House and Garden or not. The half-price ticket is 40 yuan. . .

By ﹏Like water, time passes by |

It was built according to the architectural style of the famous Old Monster Building in the courtyard of the Dongshan Horticultural Farm on the Beidaihe Seaside. It covers an area of 110.8 acres and has a construction area of 999 square meters. It inherits the essence of history and the strengths of the attractions inside and outside the gaming park, and combines new ideas of oddity and weirdness, with a total of 99 odd and weird scenes.

By Yaoyao~ |

There are various small attractions and fun things in Qinhuangdao Weird Building and Garden. Any small gadget can make you very happy.

By Who is who's who |

I went to the Strange House and Garden at night and it was okay. It was mainly a surprise. The student ticket was 12 per person and the pass was 40 at another ticket office.

By Zhang Xiaomao |

Go to the strange building garden to have a look ~ the artificial building is ok, nothing to see. But the weather is really good today

By q |

The strange garden is very suitable for taking pictures. There are many special landscape sketches and many special activities. It is good.

By snowman- |

It’s actually just a park. Locals don’t go there and there’s nothing fun there. But it’s okay to just wander around. It’s very close to where we live and we can see the roof of the strange building when we look up.

It's just a small park where locals take a walk. There's nothing to see and it's not worth going.

By Enjoy the sea |

The Strange Building and Garden is located on Haibin Heishi Road. You can take bus No. 34 from Haibin Bus Station to get there. The architectural style of the Strange Building is indeed strange. The various exotic flowers and plants and rock waterfalls in the Strange Garden are all very exciting. It's just that I went there at the wrong time, it was the off-season, and there was almost nothing inside except the Strange Building. However, there is one thing I have to mention, there is a folk performance in the Strange Garden

By A touch of sunshine |

Here I need to remind friends who are going to play there that there are two ticket windows at the entrance of the park, one sells 70 yuan pass, and the other sells 20 yuan ticket. The pass only adds one more performance of "Chiyou Tribe", and the performance is just so-so, nothing new, so the 20 yuan ticket is still a good deal.

By Fish d memory |

Weird building, the weather is not very nice, a little cloudy, but very refreshing, a little bit upscale feeling, not recommended here haha

By With you all the way |

I passed by this place by chance when I got off the bus and was looking for the way. The building was very Indian style. I had planned to go there, but in the end I didn't go because of bad time arrangement...

By Matcha. |

It's smaller than I thought. There's only one "strange building" and one "strange garden". The strange building is really not strange, but it's also strange that there are so many people inside that I just walked around and had no interest in taking pictures.