Strange House Garden
怪楼奇园
About
Strange House Garden (Guailou Qiyuan) stands near Baihua Hill on Lianfeng Road in Beidaihe. It was rebuilt in 1991 based on a whimsical 1930s villa designed by an American landscape scholar who once lived in Beidaihe, with the park's name inscribed by cartoonist Hua Junwu. Covering about 999 square meters, the maze-like building is famous for its many doors and windows, hidden passages, tilted floors, and mirror rooms that create disorienting optical effects, each room built around a different fantastical theme. Because it's entirely indoors, it works well as a rainy-day option and is popular with families and children.
Highlights
- Maze of countless doors and windows
- Tilted-floor rooms
- Infinity mirror room
- Hidden passages and rope bridges
- All-indoor, rain-or-shine visit
Getting there
- By train & bus
- Take Bus 5 and get off at the Strange House stop, right at the entrance.
- By car
- About 10-15 minutes by taxi from Beidaihe Station.
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Address 河北省秦皇岛市北戴河区联峰路 · Tel 0335-7189559 / 0335-3159666 / 0335-3259666（来自第三方民宿网站整理，未逐一核实为当前有效号码）
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Before you go
- The interior is maze-like, so keep a close eye on children to avoid getting separated.
- Some rooms have slanted floors and strong mirror reflections — take care if you're prone to dizziness or balance issues.
- Since it's entirely indoors, it's a good backup on rainy or overcast days.
- A visit takes about 1-1.5 hours, and it pairs well with nearby Lianfeng Mountain Park on the same day.
Tickets Around ¥20 (sources vary between ¥15-20); prices differ slightly across platforms, so check the current price and any combo-ticket discounts on Ctrip or Meituan before buying.
Hours May 1 - October 31: 08:00-22:00; November 1 - April 30: 08:00-18:00.
Frequently asked
Why is it called the 'Strange House'?
The name comes from its maze of doors and windows, tangled layout, slanted floors, and mirror effects that create a disorienting sense of space.
Can I visit the Strange House Garden on a rainy day?
Yes — the attraction is entirely indoors and unaffected by weather, making it a popular rainy-day option.
What age is the Strange House Garden suitable for?
Suitable for most school-age children, though the interior is dim and complex, so parents should stay with kids throughout.
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