I am going to be rooming with someone in a hotel in China. I don't know how many outlets/plug-ins I will be able to find, and what types of plugs I will be able to use.
I know that there are three different outlet types used in China. European 2-pin
US/Japan 2-prong
Australia 2-prong along with a 3rd pin option
Hong Kong has another one entirely
I am also aware that 220V is the standard, and not 110V. I know that some hotels have the all the plug options all in one space, without the Hong Kong one. However, does that mean that I could plug in more than one thing by using those? For example: one Euro 2-pin and one Australia 2-prong? Alternatively, could I use a US 2-prong on the top, and then use an adapter to take advantage of the Australian portion?
Also, I want to have a power strip (A.K.A. Surge Protector) that will accept US 2-prong or US 3-prong, while keeping things safe. My laptop adapter and cell phone charger are both rated for 110V - 240V.
When I have visited RadioShack, they all said to buy the European 2-pin adapter. I have been told this is wrong by a foreign electronics store, and by simple observation of various adapters. Additionally, they said that I would need a heavy power converter in order to handle the draw needed for multiple things being plugged in. I initially wondered if I could get a US 3-prong adapter and then take a US surge protector. I guess it isn't possible.
What would work?
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