Giai Phong street

One of the major thoroughfares in Hanoi is Giai Phong Street. Several prominent universities are situated along this route, including Hanoi University of Science and Technology (formerly known as Bach Khoa), University of Civil Engineering (Xây Dựng), and National Economics University (Kinh tế Quốc dân). The prestigious Bach Mai Hospital is also located on Giai Phong Street, alongside Viet-Phap Hospital, which was established as Hanoi's first international hospital. Both institutions are renowned for providing high-quality medical care and have excellent reputations. Giai Phong Street experiences heavy traffic, particularly from large trucks, as it serves as a vital link to several national highways leading out of Hanoi. Additionally, Giap Bat Bus Terminal, one of the few interprovincial bus terminals in the city, can be found along this roadway. The terminal is often bustling, especially during national holidays such as the Lunar New Year (Tết), when many residents of Hanoi return to their families in the countryside.