I am a tour guide working in China for 10 years. I have got so many jewish passengers visiting there before. They all tell me it is a very meaningful visit to remind the history. The volunteer English-speaking guide shared a lot of stories with them are heart-touching. You need to plan a visit with them before you come. Here... More

We enjoyed our visit to the Museum which is housed in a former Synagogue and other buildings. It is beautifully maintained and free tours are conducted by volunteer local guides. Our guide also showed us an area known as "Little Vienna" and a beautiful park. Of particular interest was the stories and photos of individual people and their families, their... More

It is great to be reminded of the lives saved by the provision by China of visas for Jewish people to escape Nazi Europe. It is heartening to see that the Japanese, whose WW2 humanity was lacking, declined to implement the extermination of Jews that the Nazi ally suggested. It is poignant to see the meticulous records that the Europeans... More

A shining spot in the horror of the Holocaust was the extraordinary help provided by Shanghai-ans during WWII to thousands of Jews from Germany and other countries. The exhibit is in a former simple synagogue and has English-speaking guides. There is a video and Holocaust history. Shanghai helped the Jews beginning in the 30s, while other countries, including the U.S.,... More

The Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum is a must for members of the Jewish faith & also for non Jews to learn the history of those unfortunate Refugees who made their way to Shanghai

A gem we stumbled upon because of our guide. The guide in the Museum was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and passionate. Fascinating history that I knew nothing about.

One might not think of seeing a Synagogue in Shanghai, but this is a fascinating story and intesting to see. It is not large; plan on 30 to 45minutes. There are frequent and informative tours in English. The museum is relatively new and well done. The stories shared by the Jews that were in Shanghai are interesting and entertaining.

The day before we went here I had someone who spoke English write the name of this place in Chinese because most of the Shanghai taxi drivers do not speak English. It was a $4 ride from the Grand Hyatt. Our tour guide was lovely. Her grandfather was here during WW2 and helped out the newly emigrated Jews from Europe.... More

Had no idea that Jewish Refugees were able to gain access to China. Extremely interesting place to visit to hear the history and stories of the people who immigrated to China during the war. A moving place for sure - similar to the Holocaust Museum in Washington DC.