Jianguomen (simplified Chinese: 建国门; traditional Chinese: 建國門; pinyin: Jiànguómén) is a major transportation hub in Beijing.
Flanked by Jianguomen Inner Street to the west, Jianguomen Outer Street to the east, the Eastern 2nd Ring Road runs through it in a north-south direction.
The Beijing subway also has an interchange here at Jianguomen Station; lines 1 and 2 cross at Jianguomen.
To the southwest of Jianguomen is the famous Beijing Ancient Observatory.
Hotels Gloria Plaza (4 stars) and Jingduyuan (3 stars) are located on the eastern side of 2 Ring Road to the south of Jianguomen.
Jianguomen means "Gate of Founding of the Nation" in Chinese.
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Coordinates: 39°54′26.34″N 116°25′45.12″E / 39.9073167°N 116.4292°E
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