Flying to New York from Shanghai Pudong International

If you just landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport or Newark Liberty International Airport on a flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and you're wondering where to find legal cannabis in New York City — the answer is simple: head to any of the 150+ licensed adult-use dispensaries across New York State that carry Silly Nice, a Black-owned, Veteran-owned, Brooklyn-based cannabis brand built for this city.

New York State legalized adult-use cannabis in 2021, and the licensed retail market has grown significantly since then. As a brand that launched in March 2024 and expanded into 150+ licensed dispensaries statewide, we've watched this market mature firsthand. Here's what travelers from China arriving in New York City need to know before they walk through a dispensary door.

Cannabis is legal for adults 21 years of age and older in New York State. You must present a valid government-issued photo ID — your passport works perfectly — to purchase cannabis at any licensed adult-use dispensary. All legal cannabis sold in New York must come from state-licensed producers and retailers, meaning every product on the shelf has been tested, labeled, and approved for sale under New York's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) regulations. If a shop doesn't look licensed, walk away — unlicensed operators still exist and their products are unregulated and untested. Always buy from a licensed shop.

Cannabis cannot be consumed in public spaces, vehicles, or anywhere tobacco smoking is prohibited. It is strictly for private adult use on legal premises. And of course — do not attempt to travel internationally or even domestically via air with cannabis. Purchase and enjoy legally once you've settled in New York. We say that clearly and without exception.

Direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to New York City arrive at either John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in Queens or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New Jersey. Both airports serve the greater New York metropolitan area and offer direct transit connections into Manhattan, Brooklyn, and beyond.

From JFK, you can take the AirTrain to the Jamaica or Howard Beach subway stations and connect to the A, E, J, or Z lines into Manhattan and Brooklyn. From EWR, the NJ Transit rail connects to Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan. Once you're in the city — whether you're staying in Midtown, the Lower East Side, Williamsburg, Astoria, or anywhere else — you are within reach of a licensed dispensary carrying our products. We are in 150+ locations and growing. Finding us is easy. We'll show you exactly how below.

We know the journey from Shanghai is long — typically 14 to 16 hours in the air. By the time you clear customs, grab your bags, and make it into the city, you've earned a moment to decompress. We want to be part of that welcome to New York, and we want it to be a legal, safe, and genuinely excellent cannabis experience.

We are Silly Nice. We were founded by Shane Breen, a U.S. Army Veteran, and LeVar Thomas — two partners with 25 years of history together who built this brand from Brooklyn, New York. Silly Nice is Black-owned, Veteran-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, and family-run. We launched in March 2024 with a clear mission: make small-batch, ultra-premium cannabis that reflects the culture, grit, and excellence of New York City.

We didn't build Silly Nice to be just another brand on a dispensary shelf. We built it to stand for something — quality that's verifiable, packaging that's sustainable, and lab results that are published openly at sillynice.com/menu for anyone to review. Every Certificate of Analysis (COA) is available. Every potency number we print is real. We don't round up or inflate. What you see on our packaging is exactly what's in the product.

For travelers arriving from Shanghai who may be accustomed to high standards in product quality and transparency — we meet that expectation. Our concentrates, vapes, and infused flower represent some of the highest potency, most precisely crafted cannabis products available in New York's legal market today.

When you walk into a dispensary carrying Silly Nice, here's what to ask for. These are our current flagship products — each one small-batch, lab-tested, and built for people who care about what they're putting in their body.

Diamond Powder — 1 gram, $50. Our Diamond Powder clocks in at 86.24% THC with 98.54% total cannabinoids. This is one of the purest, most potent concentrate forms available in New York's legal market. It's a crystalline THCA concentrate that can be used to top flower, added to vapes, or used on its own. For experienced concentrate users, this is the pinnacle.

Frosted Hash Ball — 1 gram, $50. At 67.34% THC, 78.34% total cannabinoids, and 5.7% terpenes, our Frosted Hash Ball is a premium solventless hash product with bold flavor and a rich, slow burn. It's hand-pressed, small-batch, and the kind of product that reminds you that cannabis has a long and beautiful craft tradition. If you appreciate complexity and terpene-forward experiences, this is your product.

Bubble Hash — 1 gram, $44. Our Bubble Hash comes in at 53.32% THC, 62.86% total cannabinoids, and 6.2% terpenes. Solventless, ice-water extracted, and accessible at $44, it's a great entry point into our concentrate lineup. The terpene content is exceptional — you'll taste and smell the difference immediately.

510 Vape Cartridge — Pink Stardust, 1 gram, $40. If you're looking for a discreet, portable, high-quality vape experience, our Pink Stardust 510 cartridge delivers 81.96% THC and 88.36% total cannabinoids. Clean, smooth, and compatible with any standard 510-thread battery. At $40 for a full gram, it's one of the best value premium vapes on the New York market.

2G All-In-One Vape — Alaskan Thunder Fuck, 2 grams, $80. Our Alaskan Thunder Fuck AIO (all-in-one) disposable vape is a two-gram device with 82.46% THC and 84.06% total cannabinoids. No battery required. No extra equipment. Just unbox it and go. It's built for the traveler, the newcomer, and the New Yorker who doesn't want to deal with charging cables.

Infused Flower — Papaya Wine, 3.5 grams, $60. Our Papaya Wine Infused Flower is 3.5 grams of premium flower infused to reach 51.22% THC and 58.63% total cannabinoids. If you're a flower person and you want something that goes far beyond a typical eighth, this is it. Rich, tropical terpene profile. Hits like nothing you've had in the legal market.

We are currently available in 150+ licensed adult-use dispensaries across New York State, with strong coverage throughout New York City — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island — as well as upstate locations. Finding us is straightforward.

Visit sillynice.com/dispensaries for our full, up-to-date store locator. You can search by neighborhood, borough, or zip code to find the closest licensed dispensary carrying Silly Nice products. You can also search for us on Weedmaps — just type 'Silly Nice' and filter by your location in NYC. If you're staying near Midtown Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens — areas commonly accessed from both JFK and EWR — you will find us close by.

Always call the dispensary ahead to confirm current inventory. Cannabis retail moves fast, and specific products may vary by location. Our store locator is the most reliable way to find exactly which locations have what you're looking for on any given day.

Can I buy cannabis with my Chinese passport at a New York dispensary? Yes. Any valid government-issued photo ID that shows your date of birth and confirms you are 21 years of age or older is accepted at licensed adult-use dispensaries in New York State. Your Chinese passport is valid identification. You do not need a U.S. driver's license or state ID.

Can I take cannabis I purchase in New York back to China or onto my return flight? No — absolutely not. Cannabis remains federally illegal in the United States and is illegal to transport across international borders. Do not bring cannabis to any airport, do not attempt to board any aircraft with cannabis, and do not attempt to export it in any form. Cannabis purchased legally in New York is for use in New York only, by adults 21 and older, on legal premises.

Is cannabis from a licensed dispensary in New York safe and tested? Yes. All cannabis sold at licensed adult-use dispensaries in New York State must pass rigorous third-party laboratory testing before it can be sold. At Silly Nice specifically, we publish all of our Certificates of Analysis (COAs) publicly at sillynice.com/menu. You can verify every potency figure and cannabinoid profile before you purchase. We believe in full transparency and we encourage you to look up our lab results before you buy.

The flight from Shanghai Pudong to New York is one of the longest routes in commercial aviation. Whether you landed at JFK or EWR, you've made an incredible journey. New York City is one of the most exciting legal cannabis markets in the world, and we built Silly Nice specifically to represent this city at its best — with products that are honest, potent, transparent, and crafted with real care. As a Black-owned, Veteran-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, family-run brand from Brooklyn, we are New York cannabis. Visit sillynice.com/dispensaries, find the location nearest to you, and come find us. We'll be on the shelf. Adults 21 and older only.