It is located in the junction of four towns: Guoxiang (郭巷), Chefang (车坊), Xietang (斜塘) and Loufeng (娄葑).

[2] The earliest proof of possible human activity around Dushu Lake can be traced back 5500 years, according to an archaeology report conducted in 2001.

[2] In 2001, archaeologists from the Suzhou Cultural Relics Committee (苏州市文物管理委员会) and the Suzhou Museum (苏州博物馆) found more than 300 (1379 in total[3]) wells from ancient times underneath Dushu Lake, further verifying historical records that indicate human activity from the Neolithic era to the Northern Song dynasty around the area.

[5] Dushu Lake Tunnel connects East-South-Ring Highway Interchange and Xinghu Street in Suzhou Industrial Park with a full-length of 7.37 km (4.58 mi).

By the end of August 2021, the progress of the tunnel's main body was 87% and the bridge pier was 70% completed.

[8] Ten thousand Christians reside in Suzhou Industrial Park, half of whom are non-Chinese.

[10] Dongwu Temple is located on Xinghu Road in the southwest part of Dushu Lake.