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A variety of electrical outlets
can be found in China, so a good all-around adaptor plug set is
recommended. ![]()
A common type of outlet in newer buildings is
shown at right. This outlet can accept the standard Type A and common Type I plugs as well as the
not-so-common (for China) Type
C plugs. This outlet was in Henan Province, but the same was
seen everywhere from Shandong and Heilongjiang Provinces in the east to
Xinjiang Province in far northwest China. Both the upper and lower
outlets can be used simultaneously.
However, in older structures one might find
outlets that will accept only Type A (and maybe Type C as
well) or only Type I. |
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On the other hand, one might also
find Type G outlets.
While at one time their use might have been limited to the southern coast
near Hong Kong, today they can be encountered far from there (though HK
investment might still play a role in their placement).
For example, the outlet at left was found in a
five-star hotel in Beijing.
Keep in mind that no matter
what type of plug an outlet might accept, voltage in China is 220V 50
Hz. |
Brazil has a variety of
electrical voltages, sometimes within the same city. Outlets often
accept a variety of plug types, as does the one above (seen at a hotel built
in the late 1990s in Salvador, Bahia). For this reason, many hotels
will label their outlets to make sure guests know what type of power they
use. If an outlet lacks a label, this information will often be listed
in the hotel services guide. If in doubt, you should check with
reception before plugging in an appliance.
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