Gürsu is located 12 km away from Bursa's city center and is established on a flat plain. The county was formerly called Susığırlık and was changed into the name Gürsu in 1931.The county attracts attention with its ancient trees and historic buildings that belong to the Ottoman period. The county made a name in the field of outdoor sports and paragliding is performed at the Dışkaya Locality. The transport to the county is provided through the Ankara Road.