Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. China law
Cannabis laws in Guang Zhou 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
Weed is illegal in China, and getting caught can put you in deep shit. Some officers seemed unfamiliar with it, but I wouldn’t count on that or a bribe.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Along Huanshi Dong Lu, near the Garden Hotel and a 7-Eleven, I saw Black men hanging around and found offers there. Watch the price. Sometimes it doubled.
Marijuana Prices
100 yuan for a gram of weed, or around the same for a ball of hash. That was about US$14 then.
Types of Marijuana
Mild weed, no hydro. The hash was said to come from Pakistan.