Half-day Shanghai Jewish History and Sites Tour
Tour Overview
Since the mid-19th century, Jews have been coming to Shanghai, seeking refuge and opportunities for development. Shanghai became a safe haven for tens of thousands of Jewish refugees during World War II.
Nowadays, you can still find the traces of that period of history when strolling through the streets and alleys of Shanghai. In order to gain a deeper understanding of this little-known history, we have specially designed the “Shanghai Jewish tour”, taking you to visit historical sites such as the Jewish Refugee Museum and the Moses Synagogue, and experience the integration and collision between the Jewish culture and the city of Shanghai.
Travel destination: Shanghai
Suitable for: History Explorers
Tour type: Private
Highlights of this tour:
- Trace the Jewish life in Shanghai during WWII at the Jewish Refuge Museum.
- Stroll along the Zhoushan Road to admire European style buildings.
- Explore the fact that Huoshan Park was used as a burial ground for Jews.
- Learn about the historical changes of Shanghai at the Peace Hotel.
Day-by-day Itinerary
- Day 1: Jewish History Tour in Shanghai
After breakfast, your private history-expert guide will pick you up at your downtown hotel and take you to Shanghai Jewish Refuge Museum first.
The museum consists of the former site of the Moses Synagogue and two exhibition halls. The Moses Synagogue is one of the two remaining Jewish synagogue sites in Shanghai, built by Russian Jews in 1928. During World War II, Jewish refugees in Shanghai often gathered and held religious ceremonies here. In the two exhibition halls, you can see physical replicas of Jewish refugee passports and Jewish morning newspapers.
Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum After the visit, head to Huoshan Park. Built in 1917, it was a place for Jewish refugees to rest during World War II. British-style buildings can instantly "take" you back to that time in the past.
Next, stroll along the Zhoushan Road, once known as the "Noah's Ark" of the Jewish people. This street was the main gathering place for Jewish refugees at that time. There are many historical buildings on both sides of the road, such as the former residence of Michael Blumenthal and the White Horse Cafe. These buildings not only witness the life of Jewish refugees in Shanghai, but also become important historical relics today.
White Horse Cafe The last stop of today's Jewish tour in Shanghai is the Peace Hotel. Its predecessor was Sassoon House, conceived and invested in by British Jew Victor Sassoon. The Hotel has witnessed the historical changes of Shanghai and cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries. After the Shanghai Jewish Ghetto tour, you will be escorted back to your hotel.
Tour Price Per Person
The price varies depending on the activity, number of people, travel date, and selected hotel. Please contact us for a specific price.
