Dayi County Jianchuan Museum Cluster Three-Inch Golden Lotus Museum

The Three-Inch Golden Lotus Museum is located in the Jianchuan Museum Cluster in Anren Town, Dayi County, Chengdu, Sichuan Province.
Established: 2005 (one of the first themed museums in the Jianchuan Museum Cluster).
Theme: Using "foot binding culture" as a starting point, the museum showcases the history and customs of foot binding among ancient Chinese women, revealing the oppression of women in the feudal era, and prompting reflection on the dross of traditional culture.
2. Exhibition Content and Features
Exhibits:
Three-Inch Golden Lotus Shoes: Hundreds of pairs of foot binding shoes (embroidered shoes, bow shoes, sleeping shoes, etc.) from different periods and regions, the smallest of which is only 9 cm.
Foot Binding Tools: Foot binding tools such as foot binding cloth, wooden basins, scissors, etc.
Documents and Images: Foot binding prohibition documents, folk songs, old photos, and prints from the Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China.
Scene Restoration:
Simulated scenes of ancient women binding their feet, such as boudoirs, foot washing tables, etc.
Step-by-step models of the foot binding process (some content may cause discomfort).
Critical Perspective:
Through display boards and documentaries, the museum reveals the physical and mental devastation of women caused by foot binding and the feudal ethics behind it.
The museum compares the progressive ideas of the modern anti-foot binding movement (such as the "Natural Foot Society" of the Republic of China).
3. Visitor Information
Opening Hours:
Daily 9:00–17:30 (same as other museums in the Jianchuan Museum Cluster).
Tickets:
Included in the Jianchuan Museum Cluster pass (pass: CNY 100, single museum: approx. CNY 20–30).
Students, seniors over 60, military personnel, etc. can enjoy discounts.