China is a large country with mega‑cities, mountains and historic sites. This guide explains which power plugs, sockets, voltage and frequency you will find there.

There, the main plug types A, C and I are used and the standard supply is 220 V at 50 Hz. You will need a travel adapter because the local plug types differ from those used in your home country. Most modern devices support 100–240 V.

Tip Many hotels use combination sockets that accept several plug shapes. Still, a slim universal adapter is useful if you move between older and newer buildings.