Dushu Lake
| Dushu Lake | |
|---|---|
| Độc thự hồ(Chinese) | |
 Dushu Lake | |
  Dushu Lake | |
| Location | Suzhou, Jiangsu |
| Coordinates | 31°16′23″N120°42′00″E/ 31.273°N 120.700°E |
| Lake type | FreshwaterLake |
| Basincountries | China |
| Max. length | 18.07 km (11.23 mi) |
| Surface area | 9.19 km2(3.55 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 6.5 m (21 ft) |
| Max. depth | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Water volume | 620,000,000 m3(2.2×1010cu ft) |
| Settlements | Suzhou, Jiangsu |
Dushu Lake(Chinese:Độc thự hồ) is afreshwaterlake in the southern part ofSuzhou Industrial Park.It is located in the junction of four towns: Guoxiang ( quách hạng ), Chefang ( xa phường ), Xietang ( tà đường ) and Loufeng ( lâu phong ). The area of Dushu Lake is 9.19 square kilometers with an average depth of 6.5 meters.[1][2]The lake connects theJinji Lake( kim kê hồ ) at its north end, the Fengmen Pond ( phong môn đường ) at its west, and is fed by theWusong River( ngô tùng giang ) from the south-east.[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. The findings were significant in analyzingSuzhou's climate, geography, and environment in ancient times.[3]Suzhou Dushu Lake Higher Education Townis located by the east bank of the lake, and two tunnels run through the lake, connecting the east and west bank.[2]
History[edit]
In 2001, archaeologists from the Suzhou Cultural Relics Committee ( tô châu thị văn vật quản lý ủy viên hội ) and theSuzhou Museum( tô châu bác vật quán ) found more than 300 (1379 in total[3]) wells from ancient times underneath Dushu Lake, further verifying historical records that indicate human activity from theNeolithic Erato theNorthern Song Dynastyaround the area.[3][4]Evidence of wells were first found accidentally by workers digging under the lake. The findings proved human activity in the Fanxietang Area ( phiếm tà đường địa khu ) 5500 years ago.[3]The two-month archaeology study also found and repaired 155 pieces of cultural relics which were collected and stored by the Suzhou Cultural Relics Committee and the Suzhou Museum under the instruction of the Suzhou government.[3]
Geography[edit]
Dushu Lake is connected to Jinji Lake from the north, Fengmen Pond from the west andWusong Riverfrom the south-east. The lakebed is generally flat, and is relatively harder on the east side where the depth of water is shallower. The water gets deeper in the northern part with a softer lakebed. The maximum depth of Dushu Lake is 8 metres (26 ft), with an average of 6.5 metres (21 ft). The total water volume of the lake is 620,000,000 cubic metres (2.2×1010cu ft). The average water level is 2.9 metres (9 ft 6 in) from 1993 to 2005.[2]The maximum length of Dushu Lake is 18.07 kilometres (11.23 mi), separated by Wuzhong District (5.88 km [3.65 mi]) and Suzhou Industrial Park (12.19 km [7.57 mi]).[1]
Transportation[edit]
Dushu Lake Tunnel ( độc thự hồ toại đạo )[edit]
Construction began in May 2006 and has been open to traffic since October 2007.[5]The Dushu Lake Tunnel is the first and longest project that connects the city bridge to the underwater tunnel inmainland China.[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).[6]This connection enables future transportation and also encourages growth throughout Suzhou Industrial Park.
The Second Dushu Lake Tunnel ( độc thự hồ đệ nhị thông đạo )[edit]
Aiming to ease the traffic flow in Dushu Lake Tunnel, the Second Dushu Lake Tunnel was estimated to be open to traffic by the end of 2021.[7]Connecting Wuzhong District ( ngô trung khu ) and Suzhou Industrial Park, The Second Dushu Lake Tunnel has a full-length of 3.93 km (2.44 mi), and is a dual-direction underwater tunnel. The tunnel could shorten the commuting time from Suzhou Dushu Lake Higher Education Town to Guoxiang ( quách hạng ) from 30 minutes to 5 minutes. By the end of August 2021, the progress of the tunnel's main body was 87% and the bridge pier was 70% completed.[8]
Tourist Attractions[edit]
Dushu Lake Christian Church[edit]
Ten thousand Christians reside inSuzhou Industrial Park,half of whom are non-Chinese. Correspondingly, Dushu Lake Christian Church opened in May 2010 and was the first bilingual church in mainland China. The church takes 5,600 square meters to hold 2,100 people.[9]
Egret Park ( bạch lộ viên )[edit]
Egret Park is located by the east bank of Dushu Lake. It was named Egret Park because many egrets reside in the area. The park has 180,000 square meters and 76.5% of the site is covered by landscape greenery.[10]
Dongwu Temple ( đông ngô tự )[edit]
Dongwu Temple is located on Xinghu Road in the southwest part of Dushu Lake. It was built between the end of theYuan Dynastyand the beginning of theMing Dynasty.It was destroyed during theSecond Sino-Japanese Warand was later rebuilt.[11]
Gallery[edit]
- Dushu Lake Gallery
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Dushu Lake (Daytime) -
Dushu Lake -
Dushu Lake Christian Church -
Dushu Lake Sunset -
Dushu Lake Christian Church Sunset -
Dushu Lake Christian Church (Square) -
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Egret Park -
Egret Park
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