Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Weights & Measures
Although the international metric system is in official use in Hong Kong, traditional Chinese
weights and measures are still common. At local markets, meat, fish and produce are sold by
the
léung,
equivalent to 37.8g, and the
gàn
(catty), which is equivalent to about 600g. There
are 16
léung
to the
gàn
. Gold and silver are sold by the
tael
, which is exactly the same as a
léung
.
Women Travellers
Hong Kong is a safe city for women, though common-sense caution should be observed, es-
pecially at night. Few women - visitors or residents - complain of bad treatment, intimidation
or aggression. Having said that, some Chinese men regard Western women as 'easy'. If you
are sexually assaulted, call the
Rape Crisis Centre Hotline
( 2375 5322).
