Three-Inch Golden Lotus Museum

Wuzhen's Three-Inch Golden Lotus Museum reveals the lives of women under the rubric of feudal ethics. The museum's collection details the history of women, with each tiny pair of embroidered shoes telling a story. Visitors can experience the passage of time and social progress through a mixture of shock and reflection.

The exhibition hall shows the ancient foot-binding culture. There are many ancient small shoes, but taking photos is not allowed. Overall, it is a very distinctive exhibition hall.

How can this be called a museum? The place below is for buying cloth shoes.

Now it looks more like a store.

Still very shocking, different little shoes, deformed aesthetics

No photos are allowed inside. It is really worth a visit. The girls will feel their feet are pumping after seeing it.

Seeing this, I feel my scalp tingling. Why do we treat women like this?

Everyone should note that taking photos is not allowed here, so I just took a photo at the door. Since you are here, you must abide by the rules.

Photography is not allowed in the museum. The exhibits are of great historical value and show the bad habits of China's feudal society, which is shocking.

It comprehensively displays and introduces the history of foot binding for Chinese women, which is worth a visit.

It's good inside and worth a look. If you want to take a look, please contact me.

Objectively present the history of foot binding, and tell the history of Wuzhen, the history of foot binding and the history of the nation.

In the second exhibition hall, we can see three glass cabinets displaying precious foot binding artifacts from the Song, Yuan, Ming, Qing, and Republic of China periods. Adjacent to the cabinets are boards explaining the origins and development of foot binding.

The exhibition hall also features two extremely valuable pairs of shoes, both unearthed artifacts. One pair is a Song Dynasty sparrow-head shoe, over a thousand years old. The other is a Qing Dynasty shoe, over 600 years old, unearthed in 1970 near Wuzhen. These shoes are typical three-inch golden lotus shoes. The two pairs are displayed side by side for comparison.

The display cabinets next to it respectively display the Ming Dynasty, the Qing Dynasty, and the Republic of China period.

On display are 72 pairs of three-inch golden lotus shoes, each with its own unique pattern and meaning. Almost every pair of shoes features traditional auspicious floral designs. Besides being pleasing to the eye, many of these designs also hold meaning.

The Bubu Shenglian shoes were the shoes that Kabuki actors wore when dancing in the old days. If you look closely, you will find that there is a small drawer on the heel of the shoes, which contains perfume powder. There is also a hollow lotus pattern on the heel.

The exhibition showcased a wide variety of three-inch golden lotus shoes collected from all over the country. Despite their exquisite craftsmanship, I felt a strange sense of turmoil.

The walls depict the history of foot binding, the process by which girls' feet were bound, and the pain they endured to achieve the appearance of small, delicate feet that were in fact deformed. I shuddered, finding it difficult to appreciate them. A female tourist nearby kept saying how fortunate she was not born in that era.

I didn't have the heart to take a picture.

Shoe culture, the precious cultural and military traditions of ancient Chinese women

The Three-Inch Golden Lotus Museum is a small museum where the exhibits and items are all related to ancient women's foot binding.

Taking photos is prohibited in the museum. The display shelves contain many ancient small shoes, foot binding cloths and other tools, as well as explanations about the knowledge and history of foot binding.

"Three-inch golden lotus"—the words "three-inch golden lotus" might seem beautiful, but the thought of those deformed feet brings only grief and sorrow. Wouldn't it be excessive for a man to see those deformed feet and compare them to his own? If you love that person, you wouldn't let her suffer that kind of pain. So, I watched it for a while and then quit. I couldn't bear to watch any more. The shoes are beautiful, but the feet are painful.

We saw the sign on the door and went in to take a look. It seemed to be a place selling shoes. There was only a pair of Jinlian shoes at the door. Maybe we didn't find the right place.

The Three-Inch Golden Lotus Pavilion is a major attraction in Wuzhen's West District. It explores the historical evolution of foot binding among Chinese women and displays various shoes worn after the practice. While foot binding was devastating, it's also a part of history that can't be erased. However, those delicate little shoes aren't truly aesthetically pleasing; they're even a bit creepy. Thankfully, such practices will never happen again.

The attractions in Wuzhen are all together in Xizha. You can see them all by walking around. There are many lotus shoes inside, but taking photos is not allowed.

It's a beautiful place. Every place in Wuzhen is a tourist attraction.

It was closed when I went there at 17:30 on Friday.

This is the first time I have seen a museum about foot binding. There are many special things in it. It is worth a visit.

It is a record house worth visiting. It tells us the situation of women in feudal society being abused by feudal ideas and their distorted mentality.

One of the famous attractions in Wuzhen, I learned about the deformed history of foot binding among ancient women.

It is worth a visit. Although the Golden Lotus Shoes are beautiful, they are also cruel.

I feel like I haven't seen anything yet.

This isn't worth going to.

Whether the exhibition hall is worth visiting depends on personal preference. Since I prefer to see the scenery, I basically took a quick look at it. I was traveling independently and did not join a tour group, so at most I could broaden my horizons. However, I still recommend that the scenic spots are now very complete. There is a brief introduction at the entrance of each attraction, and you can also scan the QR code to listen to the voice introduction. No matter which way you go, you can get a general understanding. The tour guide's words are sometimes pleasant to listen to. It is also an achievement to bring back as much knowledge as possible from traveling. Haha~ I was young and frivolous before, and I didn't have this awareness, so I won't say more.

I was shocked after watching it. In the past, women had no status and dignity. They were not allowed to go out of the house and had their feet bound since childhood.

Of all the attractions in Wuzhen Scenic Area, the one that shocked me the most was the Three-Inch Golden Lotus Pavilion, which houses hundreds of pairs of small shoes of various types and from different periods... The attractions in the scenic area seem to close at 6 pm, so those who go late should pay attention to the time arrangement.

After I took the picture below, the staff inside the museum reminded me that taking photos is prohibited inside the museum, so I didn’t take any more photos! I heard the tour guide say that many of the shoes here are relics, and it is impolite to take photos of relics. Fortunately, the photo I took at the door was on display and allowed to be taken, so I put this only photo here to introduce to everyone.

If you want to kill some time, go check it out!!

There are all kinds of ancient women's shoes, and there are stories about the origin, development and evolution of foot binding.

Some of the small ones are only the size of a palm, and it seems that taking photos is not allowed inside the museum.

A very good exhibition hall where you can see the development history of three-inch golden lotus.

The collection is very rich, the smallest one is not even half the size of our women's palm. Just think about how painful it must have been for women with such a pair of feet. I'm glad to be born in this era! Culture can really subvert cognition! It's just that this "GP" culture has existed since the Song Dynasty. It's sad... But the service is good and the explanation is good

A very good exhibition hall, where you can see the history of the three-inch golden lotus. Recommended 5 stars. You must go to see it.

Inside Wuzhen's Xizha Scenic Area, there's a Three-Inch Golden Lotus Pavilion, which houses a rare collection of ancient women's shoes. Each shoe is meticulously crafted and exceptionally exquisite. The shoes come in a wide variety of styles, including fitted shoes, open-toe shoes, mesh shoes, pointed shoes, round-toed shoes, boots, and even women's shoes. The designs on the uppers are even more diverse, featuring floral embroidery such as peonies, hibiscus, and roses; animal embroidery such as phoenixes, fish, insects, crabs, and tigers; and auspicious embroidery with auspicious messages like "Year after year of abundance," "promotion and wealth," "five sons passing the imperial examinations," "many children and grandchildren," and "all wishes come true." There's even embroidery of foreign letters.

Women in ancient times never left their homes, devoting all their attention to their crafts. Their every emotion was woven into a pair of embroidered shoes. Before marriage, these shoes embodied a young woman's hopes for her future husband and marriage; after marriage, the craftsmanship of these shoes showcased a woman's ingenuity. But when I see these tiny shoes, I hear the pitiful cries of ancient women, and imagine their stumbling figures before my eyes.

The collection is rich. In the dark environment, I saw the three-inch golden lotus that I had only seen in textbooks before. It was really scary and shocking. I don’t understand the aesthetics of the time. It was so creepy.

Taking photos is prohibited in the museum. You can see many styles of Jinlian shoes and their evolution throughout history. It is worth a visit.

I think it is necessary to read this. After all, our three-inch golden lotus is a product of feudal society. We need to remember history.

I saw for the first time what three-inch golden lotus feet were. They were so tiny! Women in ancient times were so pitiful.

There are many three-inch golden lotus shoes on display. While listening to the tour guide talk about the process of foot binding, I feel lucky to live in a new society.

A museum about the history of three-inch golden lotus. No photos are allowed after entering the door. There are staff members watching over it.

I just passed by and didn't go in, which is one of the more regrettable things on this trip.

It records the sorrow of women of an era and also represents the footprints of an era. We live in a lucky era.

There are many unique three-inch golden lotus shoes. The tour guide also talked about Miss Bao. Because her feet were too small, she was always held by servants. At that time, the smaller the feet, the more beautiful they were. Therefore, Miss Bao’s family had a lot of people proposing to marry her.

I personally don't like the display of the Three-Inch Golden Lotus culture. I think it is distorted and too cruel.

Overall: I highly recommend it. The reason is that you can't take photos! You can only see it with your eyes. It's really amazing!

Views: The only one where photography is prohibited. Staff supervised the process, which was a nice touch. Everyone was relatively self-disciplined. I saw three-inch golden lotuses from various dynasties. The Golden Lotus Palace is located in a relatively remote area, requiring a bit of a hike. But you definitely won't be disappointed. I don't think you'll see these things even in museums. Hmm~

Local: It’s not a local feature, but I think it’s the best looking one among so many museums.

This is a museum that is well worth a visit. It displays 825 pairs of foot-binding shoes from different parts of China's history, as well as numerous pictures and foot-binding tools, with detailed text descriptions.

The bound feet that once trudged across China are on the verge of disappearing. The Wuzhen Three-Inch Golden Lotus Exhibition Hall offers a window into the history of the golden lotus. Without seeing these striking images and these three-inch, or even less, shoes, you might never understand the joys and tears of Chinese women over millennia.

A history of women's victimization in ancient times and the morbid aesthetics of a patriarchal society.

A shop in Wuzhen's Xizha Scenic Area that makes embroidered shoes worn by ancient women.

It's pretty good. I feel that the settings of some scenic spots in Wuzhen are quite thoughtful.

Taking photos is not allowed here, and all shoes are for bound feet.

Just how small can shoes get? Probably about the size of a palm... I read a book about when bound feet were popular, and when young prostitutes bid for their virginity, their tiny shoes were a key bargaining chip. They could use those "fragrant" little shoes to serve wine to the customers—a "refined pleasure." Interestingly, there were also leather versions of bound feet shoes.

Look at other people's three-inch golden lotus and then look at my big feet... Well, I'm so happy 0.0

I saw a lot of things about foot binding back then. It must have been so hard for women back then.

I feel that women in ancient times had a hard time. They had to bind their feet so tightly. If they were to do that now, they would not be able to walk steadily.

The exhibition hall displays 825 pairs of foot-binding shoes from various parts of China throughout history, as well as numerous pictures and foot-binding tools, accompanied by detailed text descriptions, which are breathtaking.

The exhibition hall displays a total of 825 pairs of foot-binding shoes from different parts of historical China, as well as numerous pictures and foot-binding tools, with detailed text descriptions.

The three-inch golden lotus shoes worn by ancient Chinese women are displayed, which can help us understand the persecution of women in feudal society.

The name sounded quite attractive, so I went to check it out. It actually sells shoes.

Amazement, amazement, and amazement again. It is unimaginable how one could put their feet into those. Women in ancient times were so pitiful.

Looking at the foot bindings here and thinking about the women of the past, I really cannot understand the ancient thoughts.

There are many places that display the small shoes that women used to wear. At that time, I just went in to take a look.

But the exhibition hall's display is completely beyond people's imagination. The number of shoes in the hall is currently the largest in the country.

At the entrance, various foot binding tools and various colorful cloths are displayed.

Going further in, you will see various types of shoes from different regions and periods.

Some are well preserved and the embroidered patterns can still be clearly seen.

It’s a pity that taking photos is not allowed in the exhibition hall, so I could only take one secretly.

There is also a place selling embroidered shoes outside the exhibition hall. The price-performance ratio is very high, and the embroidery is much more delicate than that of many shops selling old Beijing cloth shoes.

There is a brief summary of the three-inch golden lotus experience.

A heartbreaking place to visit! Looking at my own big feet, I feel grateful for the new society and new ideas. Haha,

This section describes the wicked ways of men in ancient times. You'll hear a lot of complaints from women if you visit. Men should be prepared to be offended if you accompany a female companion. It's best to have someone explain the situation to you, or listen to someone else's explanation while they're doing it; that way, you'll have a more thorough understanding.

A special product of a special era, my feet hurt after seeing it too much...

The three-inch golden lotus shoes worn by ancient Chinese women are displayed, which can help us understand the persecution of women in feudal society.

There are many three-inch golden lotus embroidered shoes from the past, which are really super small. Women in the past were so pitiful. However, taking photos is not allowed, so many exquisite shoes cannot be posted in photos.

There are some old clothes and embroidered shoes on display. There is nothing much to comment on. If you are interested, you can go in and take a look.

Three-inch golden lotus feet were a requirement for women in ancient times. All women were required to bind their feet to meet the aesthetic standards of the time. Foot binding existed for thousands of years in China's feudal history. Comparing it with today's gender equality and looking back at those shocking photos will give us a profound understanding of the laughter and tears that Chinese women once experienced over the millennia.

I suggest you don't go in. There's nothing much to see except the shoes that ancient women wore when they bound their feet. I personally find it a bit disgusting and boring.

The Three-Inch Golden Lotus Pavilion displays mostly the footwear and foot bindings worn by women in the past. After a quick stroll, I came out feeling rather down. It's so great to be a modern woman.

The Three-Inch Golden Lotus Pavilion displays a variety of small shoes, telling the story of the status of women in the past and praising the pride of women in the new era.

A bloody history of Chinese women! It primarily explains the origins and evolution of foot binding, and how it ultimately became a standard practice. Numerous wax figures illustrate how to achieve the so-called three-inch golden lotus. Beyond that, the most common item is the variety of golden lotus shoes. While beautifully embroidered, I can't help but sense the blood and tears behind them, the satisfaction of exploiting others' bodies to satisfy their own perverse aesthetic.

There are a lot of three-inch golden lotuses, which really shocked me after seeing them... Not bad... It's free...