Shanghai 3-Hour Private Tour to Jewish Ghetto and The Bund
by Sunny Private Tours
Overview
This private tour highlights the Jewish history and architecture in Shanghai’s Hongkou District and includes a visit to the Shanghai Bund. The tour begins with a hotel pickup in downtown Shanghai and transport to the Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum, located in the Ohel Moishe Synagogue. Here, visitors spend about an hour and 20 minutes examining exhibits such as documents, photos, films, and personal items that tell the story of Jewish refugees in Shanghai during World War II. Next, the tour moves to the nearby Jewish Ghetto area where guests walk through the old Jewish park, the former JDC center, and local backstreets lined with historic stone gate houses. This stop lasts about an hour and offers a look at the neighborhoods that once sheltered thousands of refugees, with commentary on the local life and culture. The final stop is the Shanghai Bund, where the group spends approximately 50 minutes. Visitors tour the Peace Hotel, built by the British Jewish Sassoon family, and observe its art-deco design. The tour continues with a stroll along the riverfront, providing views of the historic and modern Shanghai skyline. The guide shares information about the area’s history before concluding the tour at the Bund. Guests may return to their hotel or continue exploring independently. The tour lasts about 2.5 to 3 hours and includes private transport in a premium vehicle or air-conditioned van depending on group size, and an English-speaking guide. Pickup is included for hotels in downtown Shanghai only.
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Itinerary
Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum
Guests are collected from their Shanghai city hotel lobby by a local guide and transported to the historic Jewish quarter. At the Jewish Refugees Museum (Ohel Moishe Synagogue), visitors spend about 80 minutes viewing life documents, photographs, films, and personal belongings of Jewish refugees from around World War II, gaining a detailed understanding of their history through the exhibits.
80 min
Shanghai Jewish Ghetto
The tour continues with a stop of approximately 60 minutes at the old Jewish park and former Jewish Distribution Committee center. Visitors see the historic Shanghai stone gate houses that once housed thousands of refugees and explore the surrounding backstreets. The guide provides insights into the local daily life and cultural context of the area.
60 min
The Bund (Wai Tan)
The final 50-minute stop is at the Bund, where guests visit the Peace Hotel, a notable building constructed by the British Jewish Sassoon family, known for its art-deco architecture. The group walks along the famous riverfront, enjoying views of both old and new Shanghai. The guide shares historical information until the tour ends at the Bund, where guests receive instructions for returning to their hotel or may choose to explore on their own. The tour allows flexible start times in morning or afternoon.
50 min
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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