Tourist visa for China?

[Terpe]

Thanks for the info guys

I'm also going to have a better look at the Chinese Embassy website and see if there is a phone number or contact e-mail address. I've still got 13 weeks until I leave, so no panic just yet

Englishman,
In 2004 I went to Chinese Embassy in person with my visa application form etc and paid about £50 for a multiple entry Tourist visa valid for 6 months.

Absolutely no hassle. No questions. Very smooth. Visa granted.
Took just a couple weeks.

I know it was a long time ago but I cannot imagine it's gotten more stringent. Probably it's more expensive.
Did something happen that prompted you to ask the question?

I remember that passing through immigration was a breeze also.