Can we take a group photo with the four stone lions in Prince Gong’s Mansion? Can we take photos of them?

Not being able to take photos is a superstitious statement with no scientific basis or legend. There are no legends about these stone lions being bad at taking photos online. There are quite a few pictures of stone lions.

As for the saying that stone lions cannot be photographed, this is an old saying, saying that you cannot take pictures of sacred objects. Including Buddha statues, Guanyin and the like.

From a Buddhist perspective, there is no reason not to take photos of Buddha statues and other sacred objects. Just take photos with respect and admire the majestic Buddha statues and other sacred objects.