China: Restricted for photography and filming.
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Restricted. Military installations, government buildings, and border/sensitive regions (Tibet, Xinjiang) are heavily restricted and sometimes even bridges or train stations are off-limits to photograph — commercial filming requires official permits and real scrutiny. Casual tourist photography of normal city life is generally fine.
China: Restricted for photography and filming. Military installations, government buildings, and border/sensitive regions (Tibet, Xinjiang) are heavily restricted and sometimes even bridges or train stations are off-limits to photograph — commercial filming requires official permits and real scrutiny. Casual tourist photography of normal city life is generally fine.
Meaningful legal risk exists around photographing government buildings, military sites, infrastructure, or people without consent — read the note above carefully before you shoot.
Almost universally, yes — a crew, lighting rig, or paid shoot typically needs a local permit regardless of how relaxed casual tourist photography is.
Not necessarily — rules can vary by specific museum, temple, or landmark, not just by country. Always check the exact site's current photography policy before you go.