{"id":6487,"date":"2019-04-26T12:50:52","date_gmt":"2019-04-26T05:50:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/backofthebiketours.com\/?p=6487"},"modified":"2019-11-04T19:01:40","modified_gmt":"2019-11-04T12:01:40","slug":"can-you-vape-in-vietnam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/backofthebiketours.com\/can-you-vape-in-vietnam\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Vape in Vietnam? : Full Guide to Vaping in Vietnam 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
Smoking isn’t cool but riding the mist is! While vaping has gradually competed with traditional cigarettes in many countries worldwide, it is now facing a new obstacle: vaping while traveling. Nowadays, vaping is banned in many Asian countries like Thailand and Singapore, but is it the same state of affair in Vietnam?<\/span><\/p>\n Thankfully, Yes, you can vape in Vietnam legally! You can freely vape in public when travelling to Vietnam, and you can even purchase a new vaporizer or oil in a shop. However, let’s read more to know the stance of the Vietnamese authorities about this “cloud chasing game”, and also where to find the best vape shops in the most popular destinations throughout Vietnam.<\/strong><\/p>\n As a matter of fact, the Vietnamese Government has been struggling with chooing to either outlaw or legalize vaping in the country. You can tell that vaping is not illegal by easily spotting out people vaping on the streets in big cities, such as Hanoi and Saigon. There’s no discrimination against this action from other people around or even the police.<\/span><\/p>\n According to Chu Xuan Kien, Head of the Market Management Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the case of e-cigarettes and vape is tricky as it’s unclear whether those devices should be treated by law enforcement as traditional cigarettes or not. Other than that, Kien also stated that there were no specific rules against vaping in Vietnam that was introduced.<\/span><\/p>\n This brings hope to the vaping industry in Vietnam which has just taken off for several years now. Literally, you can search for several vape shops online in the big cities where could you travel to, and visit them to grab some juices on the spot. Just so you know, these shops are totally legal in what they are selling, so there are no concerns if you want to purchase vaporizers or juice in Vietnam.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n You can vape either inside a vape shop or even on the streets! There’s no rules or sanctions with vaping just like I have mentioned above, however, please be mindful that vaping in public is still somehow affecting other people around you, especially in places where there are kids, pregnant people or the elderly. Which means even though vaping is not against the law, social etiquette is still a big consideration you may want to pay attention to.<\/span><\/p>\n I\u2019ll let you in on a little secret: vaping is extremely popular in the backpacker areas such as Ta Hien Street in Hanoi and Bui Vien Street in Saigon, just to name a few.<\/span><\/p>\n Therefore, if you don’t want to ride the mist all alone, then don’t hesitate to come over to these areas, join the crowd and make some local friends as well.<\/span><\/p>\n The answer is yes, as long as you agree to comply with the airline\u2019s carriage conditions. As of the moment, Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Jetstar and Bamboo Airway have not yet introduced any regulation listing vape as a dangerous or restricted item.<\/span><\/p>\n However, since vape is formed by various different segments, such as the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and the nicotine filled e-juices, you should take care on how to properly handle and store these when travelling.<\/span><\/p>\nDoes the Vietnamese Government Ban Vaping in the Country?<\/b><\/h2>\n
Where Can You Vape in Vietnam?<\/b><\/h2>\n
Can You Bring Vape on the Airplane in Vietnam?<\/b><\/h2>\n