Originally Posted by
christep
Do be aware of (and respect) "No Photo" signs though - they are not uncommon in places that tourists might wish to take pics of. Even my local old-style plumbing hardware store (on Peel Street) has one, though I guess fewer tourists are going there now since the umbrella man passed on (his famous stall was just opposite).
The irony is that at Disneyland there are no flash photo signs everywhere at the shows, but the mainlanders continually take flash photos. But go to Big Buddha and you are expected to not take normal photos inside and they point their finger at you.
Also be aware that in some buildings/walkways the security guards are a pain (as these normally are private areas, but in some cases they are public areas). Out in the open though, you should be fine by just using the normal courtesies.