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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 9:35 am
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Originally Posted by anacapamalibu
Could purchase a fully refundable ticket.

<48 HR departure PVG-(HKG)-(TPE)-(ICN)
allowing boarding BKK-PVG.

Then take the 48.5 hour PVG departure to US.
Just picking up a Chinese visa in BKK might be less hassle. Last I'd heard, BKK was still willing to issue semi-reasonable visas to US citizens (e.g. you'd at least get a double-entry, and possibly a multiple if you have past visas).
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