A famous poet once said, "I would always dream of Suzhou for 3 living times", which fully shows the charm of Suzhou. Since long, long time ago, Suzhou has been a prosperous place in Jiangnan area, with notable reputations as a "Country Flowing with Honey and Milk" and a "Home of Silk". Guanqian region is located in the center of the Ancient Town of Suzhou, occupying an area of 0.52 square kilometers. Within the area, the commerce is flourishing. There is a great congregation of famous shops and historical relics. In the modern city construction layout of Suzhou-"Gardens in the east, stores in the west and the ancient town in the center. It is like one body with two wings". Guanqian Region plays an irreplaceable leading role.
Guanqian Street got its name from the fact that it lies in front of Xuanmiao Guan (temple). Its formation has already had a history of more than 150 years up to this day. It is famous for being the gathering place of many outstanding and unique shops boasting of a 100-year-long history, such as Daoxiang Village, Qiantaixiang, Caizhizhai and Huangtianyuan, etc. The Food Street, located in Green Phoenix Mill-Eunuch Lane, is appraised throughout Jiangnan area for its unique Su-style food. Xuanmiao Gao, a place with rich cultural relics under national key protection, attracts tourists from home and abroad with its deep implications of Taoism culture.