Ganja in Semarang, Indonesia - ma story

Hi, folks! Today I plan to share my rasta-experience after visiting infinite party Semarang in Indonesia. Brief conclusion - for some reason it’s not easy to get really good🍀cannabis buds or hash in Semarang in an “oldschool way”, but options do exist. Below I describe what is going on with weed in Semarang.

I just got back from Semarang a week ago, now smoking a big joint of pineapple weed strain, reminding me of that cool time I had in Semarang — thanks in part to the weed that accompanied me on my adventures.

Local Attitudes Toward Cannabis in Semarang

Just because cannabis is strictly regulated in Semarang doesn’t mean the locals are strongly opposed to it. In fact, most people in Semarang don’t seem to care too much about marijuana use. Of course, it’s wise to follow some basic rules, like not smoking in public. But even if someone notices you, it’s unlikely they’ll see it as a big deal.

When I was in Semarang, Simon invited me to a small party with some friends. They had some weed and played PS5, and everyone seemed okay with it as long as we were indoors and respectful. How lucky I was😁 Simon told he will be my weed dealer while I am here in Semarang so I had no issues with great stuff all that time.

Cannabis laws in Semarang, Indonesia

It is important to note that cannabis, weed, and hash are prohibited in Semarang. You can not officially purchase marijuana strains with high THC concentration in some coffee shops like in Amsterdam. Medical CBD cannabis may be available for purchase at dispensaries, but a prescription from a doctor is required, and you will never get high with CBD.

In one sports bar I got acquainted with Simon who moved to Semarang 3 years ago, so he knows the local drug scene. According to Simon - despite cannabis being banned according to laws, cops are generally relaxed about weed, sometimes being smokers themselves.

How the Cannabis Law Is Enforced in Semarang

Technically, any cannabis product with more than 1% THC is illegal in Semarang. However, Simon explained that the police tend to be relatively relaxed when it comes to cannabis in Semarang, especially with tourists.

If you’re caught with a small amount — less than 10 grams of weed or 5 grams of hash — you’re unlikely to face serious consequences. The police might confiscate your weed, but it’s unlikely you’ll get into much trouble as long as you’re discreet.

So where do smokers purchase weed in Semarang?

Despite the fact that I did not have any problems with weed in Semarang because of Simon, he told me how everything works (and not only with cannabis).

Usually high-level dealers purchase stuff on wholesale darknet websites. Theoretically you may also go through all the nightmare of using darknet websites to get your stuff delivered in several days or even weeks. Website thehiddenwiki.com has all the links you may need to order stuff in the darknet using Tor browser and crypto, but this method usually works if you need a lot of stuff and have time (several days) to wait for the delivery.

If you are just having a short vacation or a trip to Semarang - purchasing weed via wholesale darknet websites is not an option. Looking for dealers on the streets and in parks is still something you may do to find some weed in Semarang, but more and more dealers are shifting to online orders done via messengers and payments in bitcoins instead of cash. This simply protects them from ever being caught by cops. Crypto payments are anonymous and delivery is done to selected location without any personal meetings, so both you and the dealer are secured from any possible consequences.

This was a surprise for me cause I am more old school and just “heard something about crypto”. While now all youngsters (who are usually a target group for cannabis dealers) have crypto wallets so dealers simply follow the trend. I think dealers are losing money anyway because not all clients know crypto, but Simon commented that nowadays if you do not use crypto - you 100% have a friend who uses it, so you may just send him money from card and he does crypto transaction for you. After that I remembered I also have such a friend, so I agreed with Simon.

Weed in Semarang: Your Questions Answered

Is high-THC weed illegal in Semarang?

Yup, you won’t find high-THC bud legally unless it’s medical, but the cops aren’t usually trippin' if you’re packin' less than 10 grams.

What happens if you get caught with weed in Semarang?

Depends. If you’re lookin' like you’re movin' weight, you could catch some heat. But most tourists with a small stash aren’t bothered much.

Can you still find weed the old-school way in Semarang?

For sure! While the darknet and encrypted messengers are where it’s at now, you can still hustle around parks or chat up the right taxi driver and might get lucky.

Top quality weed and hash in Semarang - truth or myth?

Yes, truth, but complex to find. Quality differs among different dealers.

Is it possible to find hash in Semarang?

Yes, a lot of dealers sell both weed and hash, so hash is also popular and can be found in Semarang. Not always available, but rather popular.

Price for weed / hash in Semarang?

Prices vary from dealer to dealer and usually depend on quality and anything else. From what I saw - super high quality weed may go up to $20 - $25 per 1 gram (while the more you buy - the lower price you get), and high quality hash was around $30-$35 per 1 gram. Have not seen low quality weed in Semarang so do not know the prices, but should be lower.

Five random facts about cannabis

1. LA Is Weed Wonderland

Los Angeles, aside from being the city of stars, has more marijuana dispensaries than Starbucks. Welcome to LaLa Land.

2. George Washington Grew Cannabis

That’s right. The first president of the United States of America grew hemp. His farms at Mount Vernon were used to grow hemp in order to make paper, rope, sail canvas, clothing, and fishing nets.

3. Ancient Use

Cannabis has been used for over 6,000 years. Archaeological evidence suggests it was cultivated in ancient China around 4000 BC for fiber.

4. Multiple Species

Cannabis has three primary species: Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis, each with different characteristics.

5. Munchies

THC increases appetite, often leading to the "munchies," a craving for food after consuming cannabis.