Dear Mohan,
Greetings from Top China Travel.
Thanks for your attentiona and trust with your questions about China visa application.
As you travel to China, I suggest you apply for a tourist visa ( L visa). What documents to be required, please check China embassy in USA Website: http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/visas/adr/
If you need more information,you could also call to china embassy or consulates which is near to your home. You could check contacts for china embassy or consulates in USA at our website:/chinese-embassy/china-embassy-and-consulates-in-united-states.htm
Hope the above is clear and helpful. If you need us assistance on tour arrangement, please do not hesitate to contact with us.
Best regards
Sophie Huang
Top China Travel