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Electricity in China


Considerations for Tourists

China runs on 220 volts with a variety of plug types. Most common are the 2 prong straight plug (USA style) and 3 prong angled (Australia style).

Most consumer electronics will be rated at 100 to 220 volts, read the details on your appliance's power supply. Generally cameras, phones and computers may need an adapter to fit in the plug but not a power converter.

If you have 3 prong USA style plugs you will need an adapter. You can pick up a cheap power strip in China which accepts most any plug in the world. You can also ask your hotel on arrival, many will have these on hand.

If your appliance is not rated for 220 volts, such as a hair dryer using 110 volts, do not plug it in or you will ruin it! Most hotels have hair dryers or will loan you one.

Adapters and Converters

Make sure you understand the difference between a plug adapter and a power converter. If your plug is not the right shape but rated for 110 to 220 volts, you just need an adapter to get your plug to physically fit in the wall. If your appliance is rated for 110 volts only and you want to plug it in, you will need a power converter which gives you the right voltage and amperage for your appliance.



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China tours
4 Days CNY 1,670
This Beijing four day tour takes you on the highlights of the city and out of town to one of the better sections of the Great Wall. As with all our tours we offer superior guides, no commission shopping stops, meals in local restaurants and free bottled water in the vehicle. There are no hidden or extra costs, we even include the cable car tickets up at the wall and a free option to come down on...

Beijing
China tours
4 Days CNY 2,810
This Beijing four day tour takes you on the highlights of the city and out of town to one of the better sections of the Great Wall. As with all our tours we offer superior guides, no commission shopping stops, meals in local restaurants and free bottled water in the vehicle. There are no hidden or extra costs, we even include the cable car tickets up at the wall and a free option to come down on...

Beijing
China tours
2 Days CNY 1,450
We pick you up from the Xingang port in Tianjin and return you back there after an overnight trip to see Beijing. As you are on a tight schedule we don't waste any time in commission shopping places, we just take you to the sights, feed you great Chinese food and give you a great hotel. The price gets less expensive the more people in your group, so if you can recruit others to join your...

Beijing
China tours
1 Day CNY 680
A visit to the Terracotta Warriors combined with a trip to the Fuping Ceramic Village give a complete picture of how important pottery is to the history of this region of China. In Fuping village you will have the chance to view the works of visiting international artists and to sink your hands into some clay in the experimental lab. Fuping's museums started by inviting ceramic...

Xi'an
China tours
3 Days CNY 4,840
If you have just a few days in port and want to see both Beijing and the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an then this tour is right for you. We include a accommodation and flights to make a complete package. We can change the hotel if you have a preference. Flights are quoted at a discount and the final flight price will depend on the discount available from the airlines when you pay your...

Beijing → Xi'an → Beijing
China tours
2 Days CNY 880
This two day tour gives you a detailed Shanghai experience. A visit to the Bund gives you a chance to walk along the riverfront and view what was once Asia's most powerful banking center. All the historic buildings lining the Bund were banks. Yuyuan Garden is a peaceful green retreat from the busy city. The Jade Buddha temple is one of my favorite destinations in Shanghai as it is a...

Shanghai
China tours
4 Days CNY 2,350
We pick you up at the Shanghai airport according to your flight arrival schedule and you are transferred to your hotel. We include a five star hotel located north of the Bund which we think is a good value for money. If you prefer to book your own hotel or select another, just let us know. You can take the tour without the hotel if you wish. Our two day tour covers the highlights of...

Shanghai → Water Towns → Suzhou → Shanghai
China tours
3 Days CNY 1,900
This tour takes you on a two night outing to Suzhou with a stop on the way to see the fantastic water town of Tongli. See ancient China on this historic route through its canals and old towns. Rather than rush and try to see too much in a short time, this trip takes in all the major and a few minor sights and a comfortable pace. You have time to relax and are not rushed. You can actually...

Shanghai → Water Towns → Suzhou → Shanghai
China tours
1 Day CNY 570
This tour starts and ends its day at your cruise ship in Shanghai. We will pick you up and drop you off again. If you are traveling with others and join together then the cost for this tour will be reduced. We can customize the itinerary if you have some activities you would like to change on the second day. As with all our tours we give American style service.

Shanghai
China tours
11 Days CNY 9,170
This tour follows the popular triangle of Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai, then adds in the Yangtze River Cruise. The cruise we include is on Century Cruise line, the best of the five star lines. Much of the trip is about enjoying life onboard and dining, so we feel this is the best choice. We can offer other ships at various prices, please inquire. We do not include hotels in the...

Beijing → Xi'an → Chongqing → Yangtze River Cruises → Yichang → Shanghai
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