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Complete Guide on Hong Kong’s Power Plug Type and Things To Do for Travelers

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In Hong Kong, the city filled with skyscrapers and dense urban energy, the East-meets-West culture is blending harmoniously. The bustling city, mouth watering local cuisines and great places to shop are some of the things that captures the heart of many travelers.

Before flying to Hong Kong, here are some things you need to know about Hong Kong’s Plug Type and the detailed travel tips for international travelers.

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Power Plugs & Sockets in Hong Kong: What to Know for Travelers

If you’re travelling to Hong Kong, you'll encounter the Type I power plug. Here are the key features to know:

Configuration: Hong Kong’s power plug is the type G plug. It has three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern and includes a fuse. Inherited from the British colonial era, usually a 3A fuse used for smaller appliances, such as computers, or a 13A fuse for larger appliances, such as heaters.

Voltage and frequency: Hong Kong electricity operates at 220V and frequency of 50 Hz. Most gadgets are usually compatible with Hong Kong's power system, but check your hair dryers and curling irons which typically operate at a single voltage, often 110V or 120V, which makes them incompatible with Hong Kong’s 220V system.

For using some hair tools, you’ll need a converter that can handle devices with power consumption of 600-1,200W or higher. A voltage converter is also required for most hair dryers and curling irons.

Compatibility with other countries: Type G plugs are commonly used in the UK, as well as Malaysia, Singapore, Ireland, Middle East (including Saudi Arabia and the UAE), Cyprus, Malta, and several African and Caribbean nations.

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Where to Buy Power Adapters in Hong Kong?

Do you know that Hong Kong is famous amongst tech lovers? The shopping scenes for electronic devices and high tech gadgets are impeccable! So, looking for power adapters would be quite easy in Hong Kong. Here are a few places we recommend:

Airport shops: Although the prices might be higher, it is still one of the most convenient options. Look for stores that stock up on travel essentials on your arrival terminal.

Electronic Markets: Apliu Street in Sam Sui Po district is a vast and interesting open air flea market where you can easily find street vendors selling new, vintage, and discontinued gadgets. Another place to visit is the Golden Computer Centre and Arcade, a labyrinth of tightly packed stores offering the latest gear, video games and gadgets.

Areas like Tsim Sha Tsui or Causeway Bay also offer electronic stores for you to browse.

Convenience Stores: Convenience stores in Hong Kong, such as Seven Eleven or Circle K usually have travel adapters in their inventory.

Top 5 Ultimate Things to Do in Hong Kong for The First Time

Besides shopping for the latest gadgets or shopping for vintage cameras, Hong Kong has a lot more activities to enjoy. For the first time travelers, here are the top 5 things to do while in Hong Kong:

1. Eat Like a Local

Join the locals having yum cha (rooted from the Cantonese tradition of enjoying Chinese tea alongside bite-sized portions of dim sum, typically eaten for breakfast or brunch) in a nostalgic, busy, and a bit chaotic dimsum halls where trolleys filled with steaming dim sum bamboo steamers are being pushed around the tables. Besides looking for the local spots, renowned Michelin-Starred Tim Ho Wan could also be a safe bet.

2. Crossing to Macau

Macau is world-renowned as the gambling capital of the globe, but even if you don’t wish to gamble, a day trip via a 60 minutes ferry ride is worth it. Beyond mega-casinos, Macau is famous for its UNESCO-listed colonial history, blending Portuguese and Chinese architecture, such as Ruins of St. Paul’s and the wavy-tiled Senado Square. Not to forget, the ever so tasty Portuguese Egg Tarts.

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3. Exploring the Night Market

For a bargain hunter who enjoys strolling around rows of shops and street vendors at night, night markets in Hong Kong offer spectacular scenes. From clothes, bags, souvenirs, snacks, jewelry, even gadgets, Ladies’ Market, Mongkok, Temple Street Night Market, and Apliu Street (Sham Shui Po) are a few of the crowd’s favorites.

4. Shopping (it’s tax free!)

Yes, shopping in Hong Kong is tax-free. Hong Kong does not impose any Value Added Tax (VAT), Goods and Services Tax (GST), or general sales tax on goods, except for import duties applicable to alcohol (spirits over 30% ABV) and tobacco products. Go get that designer’s bag you’ve been eyeing, ladies!

5. Hong Kong Disneyland

For families and Disney Adults, a visit to Hong Kong would not be completed before paying a visit to Hong Kong Disneyland. From meeting your favorite Disney characters to riding the fun and exciting rides, spare one full day for an adventure filled with Disney magic and book your Hong Kong Disneyland’s ticket via Traveloka.

Plan Your Trip to Hong Kong with Traveloka

Now that you’re equipped with information about Hong Kong’s power plug and things to do during holidays in Hong Kong, go check your schedule and start saving and planning for an unforgettable adventure in Hong Kong with your loved ones!!

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