It's not that the ticket is expensive, it's that you haven't visited the right place, Tongli Ancient Town in Suzhou

Tongli Ancient Town is located in Wujiang District, Suzhou City, and is a water town with a history of over a thousand years. It is also one of the six famous ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River. 📍Address: Tongli Ancient Town, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 🎫Ticket: 100 yuan per person, 80 yuan per person if purchased in advance (does not include tickets to other attractions and entertainment facilities within) ❤Free entry before 8 am and after 5 pm 🅿Parking: Navigate to the South Parking Lot of Tongli Town 🏠Accommodation: There are many local homestays in the scenic area (worth a try) Snacks: Hawthorn cake, radish silk cake, sock-bottom crisp, and gorgon fruit cake are all worth a try. 📣If you want to take a stroll in Tongli Ancient Town without paying for a ticket, it is recommended to arrive after 5 pm, stay overnight in the town, and half a day's time for a tour of the town is enough.