Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. China law
Cannabis laws in Dalian follow China’s national law. Cannabis enforcement and penalties are governed by jurisdiction law, not city-specific rules in most cases.
Recreational and medical cannabis are strictly illegal. Possession or use can lead to severe penalties, including imprisonment. Enforcement is rigorous with no tolerance.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Illegal
- Possession: Severe penalties apply
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: High legal risk
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
Police in Dalian didn’t seem eager to hassle foreign visitors, and some officers appeared unfamiliar with weed. That was the impression on the street.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Weed was hard to come by. The people cooking meat at street stalls sometimes knew about small bags of weak hash. Other deals felt sketchier: an older woman might ask “You smoke?” in Chinese, and a young couple might lead you back to a house. The opium there was lousy, but the weed could be fresh and the hash surprisingly strong.
Marijuana Prices
- About 100 yuan (RMB) for a small bag of hash. The weight wasn’t given.
- One unusually cheap deal was about $20 for hash said to have been made from more than two ounces of flower. The dollar currency wasn’t specified.
More Information
The surprise was seeing cannabis growing wild by the railroad tracks. About twenty plants turned up, with the flowers still unripe.