Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
www.discoverhongkong.com
- HKTB's website.
www.lcsd.gov.hk
- Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong Govern-
ment
www.macautourism.gov.mo
- Macau's tourist information.
www.travelocity.com
- air fares and bookings and accommodation.
www.bestfares.com
- for airfares
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
The international metric system is in official use. However, Imperial and Chinese measure-
ments are still commonly used. Food products are generally sold by the kg, lb or
catty
(1.3lbs/600g). Market stalls and stores will give you a tape measure if needed. Clothes and
shoes are in a mix of Asian, European, American and British sizes.
Y
YOUTH HOSTELS
Youth hostels are located in remote scenic areas, but easily accessible by public transport.
Main hostels are Jockey Club Mount Davis Youth Hostel, Mt Davis Path, Mt Davis,
Western District, tel: 2817 5715; and Bradbury Jockey Club, 66 Ting Kok Road, Tai Mei
Tuk, Tai Po, New Territories, tel: 2662 5123. For information, contact the Youth Hostels As-
sociation, tel: 2788 1638,
www.yha.org.hk
.
Centrally located budget establishments with simple or bunk-bed rooms include HK Star
World Guest House, Unit J, 9/F, Wing Lee Building, 27-33 Kimberley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui,
tel: 2368 5509;
www.hkstarworldguesthouse.com
;
and the YWCA's Garden View Interna-
tional House, overlooking the botanical gardens at 1 MacDonnell Road, Central, tel: 2877
3737;
http://hotel.ywca.org.hk
,
describes itself as a 4-star hotel and the prices are similar.
