Smoking Tolerance Level
[1= very illegal 5=virtually legal]: 3
Marijuana Laws & Legislation for Shanghai
Marijuana is illegal in Shanghai, China for both recreational and medical use as of 2025. Cannabis laws in China are among the strictest in the world, and marijuana use is considered a serious crime. Possession of marijuana, even in small amounts, can lead to imprisonment or severe legal consequences, including long prison sentences. Cannabis trafficking and cultivation are treated as major offenses with the potential for the death penalty in extreme cases. Despite some discussions about medical cannabis in other parts of the world, China remains firm in its opposition to any form of marijuana legalization. Cannabis cultivation is strictly illegal, and the government continues to vigorously enforce its marijuana prohibition policies.
Please note that marijuana laws are subject to change. For the most current information, consult your countries official resources or legal counsel.
Law Enforcement
According to Lonely Planet “Shanghai” it is unsure what line the police would take with a foreign person caught using marijuana, but usually they don’t seem to mind what foreigners do behind closed doors, as long as it doesn’t involve a native Chinese person.
Our reports say if you’re caught by the cops with over 20 grams of weed or hash, you’re fucked. its execution. the cops don’t really know what weed looks or smells like so no need to worry
Where to buy marijuana in Shanghai:
Incredibly easy transaction here. Just head to East Nanjing Road, wait to be solicited for a “sexy lady massage”, and simply ask the solicitor if he has hashish. Generally, they will make a call and you’ll have the hash in your hand within 10 minutes.
and also: “Downtown Shanghai, around Nanjing West Rd. near the Portman hotel Or you can go to Zhe Jiang Middle Rd. (near Nanjing East Rd.) Or though the many expats smokers who live in the city (a more scure way of getting a good deal and weight)
In China, hashish is the most common street drug. People from Xin Jiang, darker and more aged by complexion, sell hashish to foreigners. Often when walking down Nanjing West Rd. near the Portman hotel somebody will say hashish, hashish! Or you can go to Zhe Jiang Middle Rd. (near Nanjing East Rd.) and go to the Xin Jiang restaurants, characterized by the strong odor of lamb kebabs and dirtiness.”
another reporter added: “Go to Nanjing road and people will ask you if you want to get some hash”
Our latest reports said: weed and hash are everywhere in Shanghai. you have to look for middle eastern looking guys (people from Xin Jiang) and they’ll usually say “Hashish? Marijuana?”. I’ve met some at the Jiu Guang Department Store at night outside of Windows. Also there is a dude behind a Mexican restaurant named “Zapatas” on YongJia Road.
Marijuana Prices in Shanghai:
500 RMB for 1.8 oz or their abouts
It’s easy to get ripped off but generally it’s 300 – 700rmb for a nice ball of hashish, quality is not consistant.
another reporter added: “1) 3000 Y for 40g of gold dusty hash. Type of hash that give you a sleep and munchies buzz. Not to strong so you can still go out and play in the city
2) 3000Y for 20g of weed. Nice skinny flower(bud) tast perfect expensive but it is good and this one make you want to stay home(stoner)”
and also: “$60/yuan”
Latest pricing info: 300RMB (approx. 44 U.S. Dollars) for a nice bag of weed (approx. 1/2 oz)
200-300RMB for a nice big rock of hash.
Marijuana Brands
Lovely golden polm hashish (usually from Yarkland in eastern china) very pungent and doesn’t need any manipulation by flame to be broken up.
Note: This hash was more potent than most hash I smoked in The Rif mountains ( Ketama – Chef Chouwen)
another reporter added: “Blond verry dusty hash and light green weed “
More Information
Enjoy the delights of what China has to offer, just look out for the PSB……
carefull with the cops because they are strict in China. Usually they bring you to Kazakstan people.