I've visited Taipei with my Hong Kong friends just three days after the March 31st, 2002 earthquake in Taiwan. We didn't find out any damage and Taiwanese did seem to enjoy their normal lives. However, the huge tower (World Financial Center) under construction which was just in front of our bedroom (18th floor) at the Grand Hyatt Taipei, reminded us the images we saw on television of one of the hoist machines falling down from the top of that same building when the earthquake happened! During those four visiting days there, we've enjoyed the nightlife in the streets (many night markets and lots of nice food in the streets) and we went to two different spas to enjoy nice warm baths. We also went up to the Taipei's landmark "Shinkong Observatory" (46 floors) where we could enjoy breathtaking night views of the city and we were also amazed to visit the "Living Mall" at 2 o'clock in the morning which is a mall that is open 24 hours a day!
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