Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Vietnam law
Cannabis laws in Danang follow Vietnam’s national law. This city follows the jurisdiction’s cannabis law framework; separate city laws are typically limited.
Cannabis is illegal for recreational and medical use. Possession and distribution are prohibited. Strict enforcement and penalties apply.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Illegal
- Possession: Illegal
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: No exceptions
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
Da Nang had a reputation as one of Vietnam’s safest cities, and we rarely saw patrols. Past the city on the way to Hoi An, there was China Beach and the stretch at Hoa’s Place. A bonfire went up almost every night. Smoking out there felt relaxed.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Prepare to have a harder time finding marijuana in Da Nang. You might find somebody outside a big nightclub or disco. We understood prices to be higher than in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi.
That made bringing some from elsewhere by road, instead of flying with it, sound tempting at the time. Road travel still carries legal risk.
Marijuana Prices
A cigarette packet filled with weed went for 50,000–100,000 dong, roughly US$3–6 at the time. They might ask US$10–20 at first. Bargaining made a big difference.
Types of Marijuana
The weed wasn’t very strong. Some of it didn’t burn well on its own, so people mixed it with tobacco.