Downtown East Side (DTES) in Vancouver is infamous for drug abuse and prostitution. Tourists can not avoid this area because it lies between two great tourist spots of Gastown and Chinatown. A visit to DTES may be confronting. It is safe during day time. At night, avoid deserted areas in Hastings and night market in Chinatown. Avoid display of wealth, and remain indifferent to drug dealers and other shady people. Avoid parking your car as smash and grabs are common.