Explore Shanghai’s Jewish history on this enriching half-day outing. After convenient hotel pickup, Hear about Jewish immigration to Shanghai and visit important sites around the Hongkou district,where thousands of Jewish refugees lived during World War II. Stop at the memorial plaque in Huoshan Parkand the Jewish Refugees Museum— formerly Ohel Moishe Synagogue. Your guide shares fascinating stories about the people whose lives intersected in Shanghai.
Pickup included
Meet your guide at the Hotel lobby, first visit the Bund. Take a stroll at the historic riverfront. It is bound to be a wonderful experience. During your walking, the Former HSBC building, a six-floor neo-classical building in the Bund area, and the Historic Peace Hotel(formerly the Cathay Hotel, built by Sir Victor Sassoon) , an Art Deco masterpiece built by Jewish financier Victor Sassoon, will appear in front of you.
After that, your guide will take you to the Hongkou district, also known as the Shanghai Ghetto. In the Hongkou district, you will visit various places including the Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum (Ohel Moshe Synagogue) and a monument in Huoshan Park.where refugees once gathered for religious activities despite being threatened with prison. The museum features documents, photographs, films and other personal items documenting people’s day-to-day lives at the time. In addition, your guide will take you to explore the back lanes of the district and to visit a Chinese home where Jewish refugees used to live. Please note:At last, our guide will assistant you to get taxi or public transport back to your hotel. (cost on your own)
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Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
We pick up all the guests at hotel lobby of city center
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