Private Jewish Quarter Exploration: Glimpse into Shanghai's Jewish History and Bund District
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36 Ratings
Shanghai
Discover the rich Jewish history of Shanghai's Hongkou District on a private tour. Visit the Jewish Refugees Museum, explore the old Jewish community, and admire the stunning architecture of the Peace Hotel on the Bund.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum - Your journey begins with a warm welcome from your local guide at the lobby of your Shanghai city hotel, from where you’ll be escorted to the significant Jewish quarter. Explore the Jewish Refugees Museum (Ohel Moishe Synagogue), which showcases a collection of documents, photographs, films, and personal belongings of Jewish refugees from the World War II era. Delve into the rich Jewish heritage through the museum’s impressive exhibits.

  • Shanghai Jewish Ghetto - Next, you’ll visit the former “Jewish park” and the old JDC center. Take in the historic Shanghai stone gate houses that once sheltered countless refugees, and wander through the neighborhood’s narrow lanes to discover the local lifestyle and culture with insights provided by your guide.

  • The Bund (Wai Tan) - The tour continues to the Bund area, where you’ll visit the iconic Peace hotel, a testament to the British Jewish Sassoon family’s legacy. Admire the stunning art-deco architecture and stroll along the renowned riverside of the Bund, taking in the magnificent juxtaposition of Shanghai’s historic and modern skyline, all while your guide shares enlightening historical context.

The tour concludes at the Bund, where your guide will offer directions back to your hotel, or you may choose to further explore the vicinity at your leisure. With both morning and afternoon departures available, this exclusive private tour allows you the convenience of selecting your preferred time to start. Please indicate your desired departure time in the Special Requests section when booking.

What's Included
  • Private tour services
  • Hotel pick up in downtown area
  • Jewish Ghettos entrance fee
  • Local premium transportation
  • Professional English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Out skits pick up & drop off as Pudong airport /Disneyland hotel etc
  • Wusongkou cruise port pick up &drop off(can be arranged at surcharge))
Additional Information

Discover the historical essence of Shanghai’s ancient Jewish quarter with a private tour of Hongkou District, often referred to as little “Vienna”. Visit the Jewish Refugees Museum (Ohel Moishe Synagogue) to delve into the intriguing Jewish history and legacy in Shanghai. Stroll through the century-old Huoshan Park, explore the old Jewish community, and wander the backstreet lanes to gain a fascinating glimpse into local daily life and culture. Additionally, enjoy the stunning views along the renowned Shanghai Bund area and make a stop at the Peace Hotel, constructed by the Sassoon family, to admire its exquisite art-deco architecture.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • If your hotel is not located in downtown Shanghai, an arrangement can be made to meet near the downtown area
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum
62 Changyang Road,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Barbarasm5560rs
May 26, 2024
Enjoy the museum with a guide - . Our tour guide Aron added so much more information to each exhibit giving us a more complete picture of this period of time. Aron was knowledgeable, informative and has a great sense of humor. We highly recommend taking this tour.
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Mark_b
Apr 26, 2024
Great opportunity to learn about how Jewish and Shanghai Histories Came Together - Really enjoyed this opportunity to experience this unique chapter in Jewish history and to learn about how it coincided with Shanghai history. After touring the museum, my guide and I visited the Bund and he was able share insights into Shanghai culture. Highly recommend
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Jelena_s
Mar 25, 2024
The history of the Jews... - The history of the Jews in Shanghai is so moving. We had such a good guide (Aron) who gave us interesting information about that. I highly recommend this tour.
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Jelenasx8541jv
Mar 24, 2024
Interesting tour and good guide - I highly recommend this tour. Went with a friend who is a history teacher and he also was very impressed. We are from Germany and it was really moving to learn more about the live of the jews who found a shelter in Shanghai during WW II. Aron was a great guide and we also discussed some questions that came in our mind. That was so special. Thank you so much.
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Tamar_z
Mar 16, 2024
Jewish heritage in shanghai tour - The tour about the Jewish history in shanghai was fascinating. ARON knew the history in details and was very kind and really nice guy to spend the with. Highly recommend.
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Jenny_s
Mar 3, 2024
Ruby is awesome and knowledgeable at guiding through Shanghai - Ruby was most exciting and knowledgeable and fun and we had a blast and enjoyed our time with her ! Thank you 🙏👏🏻🤩
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I1356clalexandert
Feb 5, 2024
Jewish Museum & the Bund - Great tour with a very nice and helpful guide Mason. Jewish refugees history museum was wonderful. Mason also had original angle on the Bund tour that we liked. Highly recommend!
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Danajacobsohn
Nov 15, 2023
Great afternoon tour! - Annie was fabulous. I was in Shanghai for two days and got a great, personal tour with Annie. Great English, flexible, and knowledgeable. Was super fun.
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M5894ntmonicar
Oct 18, 2023
Informative and enjoyable tour - This tour was fantastic - Sunny was so knowledgeable and personable. The museum was very interesting and well thought out (very much worth a visit), and then having key buildings pointed out and hearing the backstory was really informative. Sunny was great, she was happy to answer questions and share what life is like in Shanghai too. Would highly recommend!
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Jan312578
Oct 13, 2023
Outstanding tour - Outstanding tour. Annie is excellent guide - interesting, helpful, friendly, gave just right amount of information, gave very good advice on Shanghai
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