Why do some people say that you can't just take pictures in the Forbidden City?

Because according to the regulations of the Forbidden City, commercial photography is prohibited in the Forbidden City, large-scale shooting equipment is prohibited, and photo studios are prohibited from taking photos such as wedding dresses and photo albums.

But if an individual carries a SLR camera to take pictures, there is no problem at all. However, flashlights, tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited. According to Dan Jixiang, director of the Palace Museum in Beijing, it is forbidden to use flash lamps, "because it will cause harm to cultural relics" and "others may be disturbed when watching cultural relics collections"; It is not allowed to use the selfie stick, "for fear of hurting cultural relics and other audiences"; You can't use a tripod because it "takes up space" and "taking pictures with a tripod may also have commercial uses".

Extended data:

Many local museums and some tourist attractions explicitly prohibit tourists from taking pictures. As a way of sightseeing experience, taking photos is a basic right that tourists should enjoy. Eliminate the possibility of damage to public safety and cultural relics protection, and tourists should not be prohibited from taking pictures. Even if it is forbidden, don't talk to yourself. Competent departments or authoritative third parties should produce convincing evidence.

The Palace Museum has made a good start by allowing photos to be taken.

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