We started our tour at Building 33, while Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer worked just next door at Building 34.
As you can see, this unassuming building appears to have nothing particularly special about it.
But hidden within are Microsoft's visions for the future.
It was here that we experienced firsthand how Microsoft envisions future technology transforming human life.
Microsoft has created environments such as a Future Office and Future Home in this space.
There’s a small motorcycle here, and ivy decorates the walls.
After leaving Microsoft's Future Home/Future Office, we went outside to wait for a shuttle to take us to another location within the campus.
The wait turned out longer than expected, and then a van appeared—it was the shuttle.
Inside the shuttle, you could scan a QR code with your phone to rate the shuttle-riding experience.
About three minutes into the ride, we arrived at "The Commons," where Microsoft's shopping center and dining area are located.
Viewing this area from a balcony—this is a relatively new building on Microsoft's headquarters campus.
There’s even a soccer field here, but since we arrived early, there was no one on it.
However, before entering "The Commons," we first visited "Studio B."
This is the lobby of a Microsoft office building—you need to swipe a card to pass through the lobby and enter the building, or be escorted inside by a Microsoft employee.
In this building is Microsoft's "Model Shop," where they experiment with new hardware designs using 3D printers.
Inside "The Commons" stands an enormous elephant statue.
"Pike Place Market" (located in downtown Seattle, it's the oldest continuously operating farmer's market in the U.S.) has opened a mini version of Pike Place Market inside "The Commons."
The building also showcases distinctive PCs and devices manufactured by Microsoft and its contract manufacturers.
In a corner, there are two pinball machines.
Opposite the main building of "The Commons" is Spitfire Grill.
However, we didn’t eat at Spitfire Grill or "The Commons." Instead, we went to Building 16, where the cafeteria is excellent.