adaptor plugs - Hong Kong and China

King · #1 (**Link to this post**) 28-08-10

Just needing advice on adaptor plugs needed for Hong Kong and China.

I was reading somewhere that our three pin fits sockets in China (but upside down).

Also voltage?

FS Concierge · #2 (**Link to this post**) 29-08-10

Hi Matt,

I haven't been to China for a few years, but I always found it best to take a universal adaptor with me, as there are (or were) several different types of plug in use, and although some powerpoints had multiple configurations on them, others didn't.

One of those does look like an upside down Australian one, but I found that it wouldn't always work with Australian electrical items.

I think they are on 220 volts.

Apologies, but I'm not sure about HK.

Cheers,
Jayne

abacus · #3 (**Link to this post**) 29-08-10

Yep universal adaptor is the way to go.
Buy it once and go anywhere in the world.

Any bag shop will sell them for about $20 or so.
TIP. Take a standard Aussie 4 point power board with you

and a 1 metre extention cord.

Makes life MUCH easier having one adapter and be able to plug in your phone, laptop, ipod and hair dryer

King · #4 (**Link to this post**) 29-08-10

thanks folks - the powerboard tip is great!

I have a to pin round from tricky Dicks - they reckon it is fine for Chine, but wanted to be sure...

FS Concierge · #5 (**Link to this post**) 30-08-10

When are you heading off Matt? I'm a bit jealous I must admit... could do with a bit of travel adventure myself sometime soon!

If you're staying in a reasonably decent hotel, they'll probably have spare adaptor plugs, but I would definitely take my own to be on the safe side.

And if / when I ever go back I'll be taking a powerboard too. What an awesome idea Abacus!

Have a cracker of an afternoon folks

Jayne

King · #6 (**Link to this post**) 30-08-10

Intending to fly on Monday - away for a week. Allowing 2 tourist days, 1 in Shanghai and one in HK

abacus · #7 (**Link to this post**) 30-08-10

You will have a great time. I did the Canton Fair in April and loved it.
My daughter and I did Singapore, HK, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Tokyo.
All in 15 days.
Hectic but great fun !!

Hope you have good weather

We got very thcik fog in HK and didn't see anything from My Victoria

Sue

Raky · #8 (**Link to this post**) 30-08-10

Ah, a bit late on this one - but I believe this website will help: http://www.adaptelec.com/index.php?m...roducts_id=236

FS Concierge · #9 (**Link to this post**) 30-08-10

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Originally Posted by King

Intending to fly on Monday - away for a week. Allowing 2 tourist days, 1 in Shanghai and one in HK

Hope you have a fabulous time Matt... my mouth is watering at all the delicious food you'll be enjoying ;-)

Have fun!
Jayne

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