Smoking rules in Nha Trang, Vietnam: where can you smoke and are e-cigarettes/IQOS allowed?
Based on 2 discussions with 6 participants · Last activity: 14 days ago
TL;DR
Smoking regular cigarettes is not banned outright in Nha Trang, but there are place-specific restrictions (avoid smoking right next to other people on beach loungers, limited zones at Vinpearl). Vaping devices/IQOS are technically banned for import, though travelers report they often pass customs if kept in a pocket rather than carry-on luggage.
What the community said
On Vinpearl island, smoking is only allowed in a designated spot near the cable car station — smoking inside the park itself is not permitted.
16 days ago Vinpearl cable car area
On beach loungers, smoking right next to other tourists is frowned upon — it's expected that you step away so the smoke doesn't bother people around you.
20 days ago
Bringing vapes and IQOS devices into Vietnam is officially prohibited, but in practice many travelers get through customs fine if the device is kept in a clothing pocket rather than visible in carry-on luggage.
48 days ago IQOS — carry in pocket
Smoking regular cigarettes is not banned across the board in Nha Trang — it's generally allowed outdoors in most public areas, but specific venues and locations may have their own restrictions.
59 days ago