Open Jaw Scheduling Help
Jul 30, 2023 | 5:39 pm
#1
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 76
Open Jaw Scheduling Help
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I'm looking for help booking a long trip to four Asian destinations, but am unsure what leg(s) would be best left out to give us the best bang for our buck open-jaw wise. We have two possible routes:
Option 1
ORD-PEK
PEK-HKG
HKG-PVG
PVG-HND or NRT
HND/NRT-ORD
Option 2
ORD-PEK
PEK-PVG
PVG-HKG
HKG-HND or NRT
HND/NRT-ORD
Thanks in advance!
I'm looking for help booking a long trip to four Asian destinations, but am unsure what leg(s) would be best left out to give us the best bang for our buck open-jaw wise. We have two possible routes:
Option 1
ORD-PEK
PEK-HKG
HKG-PVG
PVG-HND or NRT
HND/NRT-ORD
Option 2
ORD-PEK
PEK-PVG
PVG-HKG
HKG-HND or NRT
HND/NRT-ORD
Thanks in advance!
Jul 31, 2023 | 6:25 am
#2
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: AC MM E50 , Former SPG, now Marriott LT Plat
Posts: 6,698
Why would you want open jaw? These seem to be simple returns with stop-over, and would probably price lower as such.
I suggest you contact a competent travel agent to put it together.
I suggest you contact a competent travel agent to put it together.
Jul 31, 2023 | 9:31 am
#3
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: LON
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 5,137
One thing I can throw into the mix - Option 1 permits you to take advantage of TWOV transit without visa which would give you up to 144hrs in the greater Beijing area, and after HKG up to 144hrs in the greater Shanghai area, and eliminates the need to pony up for a multiple entry tourist visa - which for a US citizen is (I think) an expensive 10 year multiple entry visa. There's more detail and recent experiences in the China forum TWOV thread.
China 24, 72, and 144 hour Transit Without Visa ("TWOV") rules master thread
Whilst option 2 can do TWOV your entry is limited to 24hrs as you want to enter and leave in different TWOV regions.
China 24, 72, and 144 hour Transit Without Visa ("TWOV") rules master thread
Whilst option 2 can do TWOV your entry is limited to 24hrs as you want to enter and leave in different TWOV regions.
Aug 1, 2023 | 11:24 pm
#4
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Shanghai
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I'm looking for help booking a long trip to four Asian destinations, but am unsure what leg(s) would be best left out to give us the best bang for our buck open-jaw wise. We have two possible routes:
Option 1
ORD-PEK
PEK-HKG
HKG-PVG
PVG-HND or NRT
HND/NRT-ORD
Option 2
ORD-PEK
PEK-PVG
PVG-HKG
HKG-HND or NRT
HND/NRT-ORD
Thanks in advance!
I'm looking for help booking a long trip to four Asian destinations, but am unsure what leg(s) would be best left out to give us the best bang for our buck open-jaw wise. We have two possible routes:
Option 1
ORD-PEK
PEK-HKG
HKG-PVG
PVG-HND or NRT
HND/NRT-ORD
Option 2
ORD-PEK
PEK-PVG
PVG-HKG
HKG-HND or NRT
HND/NRT-ORD
Thanks in advance!
Aug 20, 2023 | 7:05 pm
#5
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 76
We will be headed to Shanghai Disneyland, so PVG is still ideal, correct?
Aug 20, 2023 | 8:03 pm
#6
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Location: Shanghai
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Disney is definitely much closer to PVG, but assuming you want to finish off your stay in Shanghai city, leaving from SHA would be optimal. Their international operation is exceptionally efficient.