Suzhou Dushu Lake Higher Education Town, Educational district near Dushu Lake in Suzhou, China
Suzhou Dushu Lake Higher Education Town is an educational district near Dushu Lake in Suzhou spanning roughly 25 square kilometers and housing more than 20 colleges and universities. The area includes student housing, shopping centers, the Dushu Lake Library, a sports center, and various restaurants.
The district was established in 2002 as an educational zone and reached a key milestone with the opening of Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in 2006, the first Chinese-British university approved by Chinese authorities. This founding marked an important step in international higher education cooperation.
The district brings together educational institutions from China and abroad, creating a space where students encounter both Chinese and international academic traditions. Daily life on campus reflects this global character through the diversity of people and their interactions.
Visitors find everything they need here: libraries, sports facilities, shopping centers, and a wide range of restaurants serving local and international cuisine. The district is easy to navigate and all facilities are well accessible.
The National Digital Library conducts experiments at Dushu Lake Library, testing advanced technologies for information management. This experimental work makes the location a testing ground for the future of libraries.
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