Dushu Lake, Suzhou

Name: Dushu Lake
Address: Suzhou, China

#33 among attractions in Suzhou

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Dushu Lake is a freshwater lake in the southern part of Suzhou Industrial Park. It is located in the junction of four towns: Guoxiang, Chefang, Xietang and Loufeng. The area of Dushu Lake is 9.19 square kilometers with an average depth of 6.5 meters. The lake connects the Jinji Lake at its north end, the Fengmen Pond at its west, and is fed by the Wusong River from the south-east. The earliest proof of possible human activity around Dushu Lake can be traced back 5500 years, according to an archaeology report conducted in 2001. The findings were significant in analyzing Suzhou's climate, geography, and environment in ancient times. Suzhou Dushu Lake Higher Education Town is located by the east bank of the lake, and two tunnels run through the lake, connecting the east and west bank. ()

Local name: 独墅湖 Elevation: 0 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 31°16'29"N, 120°41'56"E

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Nearby attractions include: Master of the Nets Garden, Couple's Retreat Garden, Canglang Pavilion, Precious Belt Bridge.

4.4 miNW
Historic garden with water and pavilions
Master of the Nets Garden, Suzhou
114 min walk • Nestled within the historic city of Suzhou, China, the Master of the Nets Garden is an exquisite example of classical Chinese garden design. This serene park, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, represents the sophisticated garden culture of the Song, Yuan...
4.9 miNW
Park, Historical place, Garden
Couple's Retreat Garden, Suzhou
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4.8 miW
Park, Historical place, Garden
Canglang Pavilion, Suzhou
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3.1 miW
Bridge
Precious Belt Bridge, Suzhou
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3.4 miN
Square, Pedestrian street, Shopping centre
Harmony Times Square, Suzhou
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2.7 miN
Natural attraction, Body of water, Park
Jinji Lake, Suzhou
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3.1 miNW
Tower
Gate to the East, Suzhou
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3.6 miN
Park
Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou
92 min walk • The China–Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park, or Suzhou Industrial Park for short, abbreviated as SIP, is a county-level administrative area located in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
2.9 miN
Ferris wheel, Theme park, Park
Suzhou Ferris Wheel, Suzhou
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3.2 miNW
Skyscraper
Suzhou RunHua Global Center, Suzhou
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3.4 miNW
Skyscraper
Suzhou Zhongnan Center, Suzhou
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