Hubu Lane is a century-old lane with a length of 1.50 meters. It is known as "the first lane of Chinese snacks", and its prosperous early stall has been enduring for decades. Hubu Lane is located in the most prosperous Simenkou of Wuchang District, Wuhan, with Shilichang Street (Jiefang Road) in the east, the vast Yangtze River in the west, the Yellow Crane Tower in the south and the red scenic spot Dufu in the north. This is a gourmet paradise, surrounded by famous streets, famous buildings, famous scenery and famous rivers.
Hubu Lane was formed in the Ming Dynasty, and it was named in the Qing Dynasty because it was adjacent to Fantai Yamen (corresponding to Beijing Hubu Yamen). Wuhan people can have breakfast, which is called "premature". It originated from a poem "Hankou Zhuzhi Ci" in the Qing Dynasty. Hubu Lane, which is famous for its snacks, is the most famous breakfast lane in Wuhan. There is a folk saying, "Go to Hubu Lane early and have a snack at Qing Ji Street", which is a must-see place for Wuhan tourists.
History of Hubu Lane
As a place name, Hubu Lane has a long history. There is a map in the record of Huguang Map in Jiajing period of Ming Dynasty, which clearly marks this narrow alley. From this perspective, this alley has a history of at least 400 years. Hubu Lane has a high reputation in history. Although the alley is small, it has a good reputation.
This hutong is named after the vassal office (directly under the capital's household department) which is responsible for managing the household registration currency, grain and private finance in the east. Throughout the ages, due to geographical reasons (near the pier), this lane is full of boats and cars, which is very popular. The people in the alley are hardworking and skilled. Huizhou Jianghan Grains, the world's dried and fresh vegetables are finely tuned, and the bustling China snacks are famous for their freshness, fragrance, quickness and spiciness.