The design drawing for the float showing the beauty of Jiangsu province.[Photo/Suzhou Tourism Bureau]

Time: April 10 - May 3

Location: Panmen, Nanmen, Guihua Park, Gusu district

After the opening ceremony, tourists can travel by boat around the ancient moat and enjoy colorful floats from different countries, regions and cities in China, including Malaysia, Taiwan, Macao and Shanghai. The floats will be held at Panmen, South gates and Guihua Park.

The colorful float show will be held on weekends and holidays and will highlight Suzhou's evening with splendid colors.

Best sites to watch the show:

Renmin Bridge: Local life style exhibition

The exhibition will present Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, a local brewery and other distinctive units.

Nanyuan Bridge: The World heritage-classical garden zone

The zone will showcase Suzhou's classical garden and northern China's royal garden.

Nanyuan Bridge-Midu Bridge: Silk Road zone

Cities in China and abroad will be invited to design a barge with their own tourism elements. The cities involved include Macao, Taiwan, Shanghai, Nanjing and Hangzhou, as well as those from Malaysia.