Shanghai Trip Overview
Shanghai accepted Jewish refugees from Europe to escape the Nazi massacre and persecution during World War II, and set up a “Noah’s Ark” for them. For the Jews ，Shanghai was a warm home.In the “designated area for stateless refugees”, there were nearly 20,000 Jewish refugees who lived in harmony with the local residents. This area is the only historical district in China that can reflect the life of Jewish refugees during World War II.In this tour we will lead you to know little-known history by visiting Shanghai Jewish Refugee Museum(Ohel Moshe Synagogue),Huoshan park， winding back alleys that once housed Jewish immigrant population,Jewish districts—known as “Little Vienna,”Joint Distribution Committee, Xiahai Temple(a buddhist temple within the Jewish Ghetto )and some other little -known former Jewish sites as well as hearing fascinating stories about their lives from your professional local guide.
Tour available in English and French
Additional Info
Duration: 150 to 180 minutes
Starts: Shanghai, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Shanghai accepted Jewish refugees from Europe to escape the Nazi massacre and persecution during World War II, and set up a “Noah’s Ark” for them. For the Jews ，Shanghai was a warm home.In the “designated area for stateless refugees”, there were nearly 20,000 Jewish refugees who lived in harmony with the local residents. This area is the only historical district in China that can reflect the life of Jewish refugees during World War II.In this tour we will lead you to know little-known history by visiting Shanghai Jewish Refugee Museum(Ohel Moshe Synagogue),Huoshan park， winding back alleys that once housed Jewish immigrant population,Jewish districts—known as “Little Vienna,”Joint Distribution Committee, Xiahai Temple(a buddhist temple within the Jewish Ghetto )and some other little -known former Jewish sites as well as hearing fascinating stories about their lives from your professional local guide.
Tour available in English and French
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum, 62 Changyang Road, Shanghai China
Built in 1927,former Ohel Moshe Synagogue where the Jewish refugees gathered for religious activities is an important part of Shanghai Jewish Heritage.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Huoshan Park （North Gate）, 118 Huo Shan Lu, Hong Kou Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200086
With an area of only 3,700 square meters (0.91 acre), the Huoshan Park was once the backyard of the Jewish community.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Jewish Ghetto, Hongkou, Shanghai China
There were nearly 20,000 Jewish refugees who lived in ‘designated area for stateless refugees” with the local residents harmoniously.
Duration: 40 minutes
