Tour of Jewish Shanghai led by a Jewish History Expert
Learn about Shanghai's extraordinary Jewish heritage and experience on this half-day tour led by a Jewish history expert. The tour will take you to various sites of significance to Shanghai's Jewish community and will provide a comprehensive historical tale spanning 3 waves of Jewish immigration to Shanghai. Led by a historical Jewish expert residing in Shanghai, the tour is a mesmerizing journey into an amazing sweet and sour world where opium dealers, old world colonialists, real estate moguls, hard working poor Chinese migrants and Jewish holocaust survivors all mix. Join this tour for an interactive look at Jewish culture and history in Shanghai.
3-Hour Private Tour to Jewish Ghetto and Shanghai Bund
Explore the historical heart of Shanghai's ancient Jewish quarter in a private tour to Hongkou District, known as the little “Vienna”. Pay a visit to the historic Jewish Refugees Museum (Ohel Moishe Synagogue) and learn the captivating Jewish history and footprints in Shanghai. Moreover, take a stroll along the century old Huoshan Park, old Jewish community and backstreet lanes to catch a fascinating insight into local daily life and culture. In addition, enjoy the splendid view along the famous Shanghai Bund area and stop over the Peace hotel, built by Sassoon's family and appreciate the beautiful art-deco architecture.
Private 2-Hour Walking Tour of Shanghai's Jewish Ghetto
Delve deep into the heart of Shanghai’s Jewish history on this private 2-hour tour of Shanghai’s Jewish Ghetto in the Hongkou District. On your guided walking tour, visit Huoshan Park, the Jewish Refugees Museum (Ohel Moishe Synagogue) and the site of the former Joint Distribution Committee. Then, visit a local neighborhood to get a glimpse into daily life in this historical area. Your guide’s knowledge and passion of the area’s history will ensure an enlightening experience that you won’t get by simply walking around Shanghai on your own. This is a private tour just for you and your party.
Private Full Day Tour: Shanghai Flexible Specialty Museum Tour
A metropolitan city, such as Shanghai, is often defined by it's collection of unique museums. Choose 3 sites from this array of museums or just talk with your expert guide to learn if others match your interests even more! This private tour is guaranteed to give you a unique perspective of Shanghai you won't find anywhere else. You'll go back in time through communist propaganda, be inspired by amazing art exhibits, learn about traditional medicine and possibly even peruse China's history of the automobile - all customized based on your interests. This tour includes an authentic local lunch and your guide will pick you up and drop you off at your desired location for an easy, enjoyable day. Please note: if your desire museum is Shanghai Auto Museum, please inform us when you book the tour due to the reservation ahead and this museum is out of city area, therefore, you are not able to visit 3 sites in total. Please feel free to discuss other interested spots with your personal guide.
During WWII, a large concentration of Jews left Europe for Shanghai; learn more about their lives as well as the history of Shanghai in the 1920s and 30s
Take your time to explore the Jewish heritage on this private day trip from Shanghai. A knowledgeable tour guide will show you around and discover the mysterious ancient architecture in Shanghai & learn about its history. Round-trip private hotel transfer from Shanghai is included.