Scenic spot introduction:
The Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum is the place with the most complete historical and material materials about Jewish refugees in Shanghai, and is a must-visit for Jews in Shanghai. The museum is located at No. 62 Changyang Road, Hongkou District. It was built as a private house in 1907. In 1927, Russian Jews raised funds and converted it into the Moses Synagogue. During World War II, it became a religious activity center for Jewish refugees.Attractions distribution:
Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum Former Site of Moses Synagogue , two exhibition halls and a small atrium square It is an important part of the "Tilanqiao Historical and Cultural Area" and aims to witness and commemorate the history of Jewish refugees in Shanghai. The main building of the memorial hall is a three-story blue brick wall, decorated with horizontal red brick strips, with traditional arches on the doors and windows, and the mountain-shaped entrance has some Jewish architectural features. Above the gate is the "Star of David", the symbol of Judaism. The architectural style is simple and steady, and the indoor stair handrails are exquisitely carved.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 3A scenic spotScenic spot features:
Historical tours and memorialstravelling guideline:
The scenic spots around the Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum include the Huoshan Road and Zhoushan Road building complex, the former site of the Jewish Refugee Shelter, the former site of the American Jewish Joint Relief Committee, Huoshan Park, the Atlantic Café, the roof garden and the Ocean Hotel.
Recommended hiking routes:
1. Ocean Hotel → Go east along Huoshan Road → Huoshan Park → Former site of American Jewish Joint Relief Committee (opposite Huoshan Park) → Go east along Huoshan Road → Baoding Road → Go north along Baoding Road → Go west along Changyang Road → Lintong Road (Shikumen residential buildings) → Go back to Changyang Road and go west → Former site of Jewish refugee shelter → Zhoushan Road (former Jewish residential buildings) → Go back to Changyang Road → Shanghai Jewish Refugees Memorial Hall
2. Shanghai Jewish Refugees Memorial Hall → Zhoushan Road (former Jewish residence) → Former Site of American Jewish Joint Relief Committee (opposite to Huoshan Park) → Huoshan Park
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Scenic spot location:
China > Shanghai > Hongkou District
How to get there:
bus routes:
Take bus No. 319 and get off at Dongchangzhi Road Station;
Take bus No. 134 and get off at Haimen Road Changyang Road Station;
Take Bus No. 22, Bus No. 33, Bus No. 868, Bus No. 934 and get off at East Changzhi Road Haimen Road Station;
Take bus No. 13 and get off at Haimen Road East Changzhi Road Station.
Scenic area map:
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Jewish Refugees Memorial Ticket Prices:
50 RMB
Scenic area opening hours:
9:00-17:00, last admission at 16:30.
