Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung is a major center for manufacturing, refining, and transportation. The city sits on the southwestern coast of Taiwan facing the Taiwan Strait. Unlike Taipei, the streets of Kaohsiung are wide and traffic is less congested than in Taipei. However, the air pollution around Kaohsiung is notoriously bad because of the heavy industry in the area. Kaohsiung is the major port through which most of Taiwan's oil is imported, which accounts for the large amount of heavy industry.
FoodNight markets are a great place to pick up cheap local foods, including stinky tofu, barbecued squid, red bean pancakes and the like. Lunchboxes are common throughout the city, and a choose-your-order buffet take-out typically ranges from 50 to 100 NT$. The food is typically fried, with a mix of vegetables and meats. The ubiquitous 7-Eleven stores have tea eggs, hot dogs, packaged beverages and junk food. Lunchbox style microwavables are also available, including dumplings, spaghetti and curry rice.
