After searching hard for better award spots to no avail, I've set my trip next month.
YVR-SFO-PEK-TAO-ICN-TPE-YVR in a mix of F/J/Y
Really wanted to do YVR-PEK instead of re-routing via SFO, but only CA is available and angle-flat business class is a pain at this age. Not to mention I have to get right to work after landing. So, SFO it is and I get to visit my family in Bay Area in the purposely selected 21hr layover.
Another reason of going to SFO is to experience UA F (yes I know, it's a glorified business class) in 747-400. I've always loved the design of 747, or the queen in the sky as I call it, and this would be the last hurrah before UA (or most airlines for that matter) retires 747 for good. I've only been in UA F on a 777, and only J in 747, so if I ever want to get that elusive "1A" seat on a 747, now is probably the last chance.
I'd post some pics after I come back.