Lasting from April 18 to May 18, the 2018 Yangzhou International Economy, Trade and Tourism Festival is an annual event of Yangzhou in East China’s Jiangsu province.

Hallmark events such as the Slender West Lake Flower Festival, the 2018 Yangzhou Jianzhen International Half Marathon and the China-UK Elite University Boat Race all take place during the month-long festival, which includes 18 major activities involving areas of business and trade, travel, culture and sports.

The third Chinese lunar month is the best time of year to appreciate Yangzhou's captivating scenery. The year of 2018 also marks the event's 17th anniversary.