Enhance your trip to China by taking a tour illustrating the remarkable history of Jews in Shanghai. For one hundred years, from 1850s to 1950s, Jews made an important cultural impact on the economic and development of Shanghai. This one day private Shanghai Jewish tour takes you on the historical trail through Shanghai's Jewish history.
Highlights:
Take a tour illustrating the remarkable history of Jews
Discover the important cultural impact of Jews in Shanghai
Have full day Jewish Walking Tour led by a local insider
What You Can Expect:
Jews played a significant role in Shanghai's development through 1949. Many wealthy and successful entrepreneurs lived in the city and ran thriving businesses. For this Shanghai Jewish Culture Day Tour, you will visit Huoshan Park - Former French Concession - Jewish Refugees Museum - Urban Development History Museum.
This morning the local guide will meet you at your Shanghai downtown hotel lobby at 9:00 am, you may walk or take a taxi (at your own expense) to start the tour based on your hotel location. The local insider will accompany you to visit the Huoshan Park, which holds the only memorial statue to Shanghai's Jewish community. Then explore Tilanqiao Jewish Isolation Region and walk around the former French Concession.
Lunch is on your own and the guide is always happy to recommend your preferred restaurants. In the afternoon, visit the Jewish Refugees Museum. Housed in the former Ohel Moshe Synagogue where the Jewish refugees gathered for religious activities, the museum holds many scrolls and other cultural relics.
Then visit Shanghai Urban Development History Museum, which displays the urban development in Shanghai from its earliest years to its transformation to one of the world’s most important financial centers. Finally the guide will escort you back to your hotel to conclude the trip.
Tour duration: 8 hours
Departure date: Daily
Departure point: Centrally located Shanghai Hotels
Return point: The original departure point
Departure time: 9:00 am
Service Inclusion:
English-speaking guide
Hotel meet and greet
Bottled water
Entrance fees
Service Exclusion:
Lunch on your own
Transportation fee
Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information:
Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Your hotel information is required while booking
Traveler’s passport information is required while booking
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