In Guanqian Street, the busiest street in Suzhou, there is a pedestrian street named Eunuch Lane, where there are many century-old shops of Suzhou cuisine, such as Deyuelou and Songhelou, whose names are full of auspicious meanings. Many foreign tourists are often misled by the eunuch's name when they first arrive here. In fact, the eunuch's name is related to ancient silk.
Suzhou cloth is world-famous and deeply loved by emperors in ancient times. In the Ming Dynasty, Suzhou Weaving Institute was set up in Suzhou to supervise the production of palace fabrics. Because the items used by the emperor had to be carefully selected, they were handed over to trusted eunuchs for management. Now there is a eunuch lane on the street where eunuchs live, which was named after eunuchs long ago.
After the demise of the Qing Dynasty, the feudal rule of the emperor was completely ended and the eunuch system was abolished. The only thing left is the eunuch's name. Now Eunuch Lane has become a well-known punching place for network celebrities in Suzhou Food Street. All kinds of famous snacks in Suzhou can be found here, and restaurants with a history of 100 years are among them. If you are not in Suzhou, I suggest you take a walk here, not only to taste delicious food, but also to enjoy the Millennium culture of Suzhou.
The old name of eunuch lane has also fallen into a trough. In the special historical period, many century-old brands were renamed because their names did not meet the social requirements at that time. The famous Songhelou was changed to Dongfanghong Hotel, and it was not taken back until 1979. Eunuch Lane, like these old brands, is the best witness of Suzhou history. Although its name is somewhat wonderful, it does not delay people's love for it, but it can better reflect the long history of the city.
Suzhou has a kind of elegance in its bones, just like graceful women in the south of the Yangtze River, a dignified family, just like Suzhou food, and every dish is so delicate. When you come to Suzhou, you should not only see the water towns in the south of the Yangtze River, but also enjoy Suzhou cuisine, so that you can understand Suzhou culture. Need to remind everyone that eunuchs will be overcrowded every holiday. Remember to make an appointment in advance if you want to come to the restaurant here. The most important thing is to avoid queuing.