Jianguomen is a major transportation hub in Beijing, which 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. As it's important position, there are lots of Beijing Escort girls hang around.