Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) – Filming Locations
Adventure / Drama / Action / Romance · Directed by Ang Lee · Starring Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh
Two warriors in pursuit of a stolen sword and a notorious fugitive are led to an impetuous, physically-skilled, teenage nobleman's daughter, who is at a crossroads in her life.
Where was Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon filmed?
- Beijing, China — 北京, Beijing – Opening sequences and palace scenes. The Forbidden City provided authentic imperial architecture for scenes depicting the aristocratic world.
- Jiangxi Province, China — 江西省, Ganzhou – Bamboo forest fight sequences and mountain landscapes. The misty mountain terrain and dense forests created the ethereal bamboo fight scenes iconic to the film.
- Anhui Province, China — 安徽省, Huangshan – Mountain peaks and aerial sequences. The dramatic mountain peaks provided stunning visual backdrops for the film's most memorable martial arts sequences.
- Xinjiang, China — 新疆, Kashgar – Desert chase and journey sequences. The vast desert landscape was used for scenes depicting the characters' journey through remote wilderness.
- Suzhou, China — 苏州, Suzhou – Garden and courtyard scenes. The classical Chinese gardens provided elegant settings for intimate character moments and traditional aesthetics.