📖 China (mainland)
Guide
Smoking rules in China — where can you smoke?
Major Chinese cities have introduced indoor public smoking bans — Beijing (2015) and Shanghai among the strictest — covering offices, restaurants and public transport. Enforcement varies, and outdoor smoking remains common, but designated areas and no-smoking signage should be respected. Rules differ city by city.
Key points
- ✓Indoor bans are strict in Beijing and Shanghai.
- ✓Respect no-smoking signs; enforcement is rising.
City rules in China (mainland)
Shanghai bans smoking in all indoor public places and workplaces (since 2017), plus outdoor bus stops and major attractions (the Bund, Yuyuan, Xintiandi, Nanjing Road). Use designated smoking areas; fines ¥50–200 for individuals.
Beijing's 2015 ordinance makes all indoor public places — and many outdoors (parks, stadiums, queues, historic & cultural sites) — 100% smoke-free. Smoke only in designated areas, mainly at transport hubs and malls. Fines ¥200 for individuals.
FAQ
Is indoor smoking banned in China?▾
In major cities like Beijing and Shanghai, yes — indoor public smoking is banned, though enforcement varies elsewhere.