Dear Joni:
Warmly greetings from Top China Travel!
I am Lily, the sales reprehensive of TCT, it is my pleasure to assist your trip to China
Well, fist pls advice which destinations or route you are interested from our website, and your planned traveling date is which month? How many people of your party and hotel category ?
Since you accept our offer such as program and the quotation, we will go ahead to make reservation for you and collect money. After that, you just need apply for Chinese visa at a suitable time (general speaking, 2 months in advance)
, pls find this officially website of Chinese embassy about visa application. http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/
When to apply my China tourist visa, how about the China visa validity, duration about apply China tourist visa are listed for your reference
Suggested time to apply
We suggest that 30 days to 90 days before your China tour is a good period to begin your China visa application procedure. Because the validity of Chinese visa is 3 months from the date of issued, lacking of time to apply may cause extra cost and unpleasant mood for your China tour.
Validity of Visa
Normally speaking, a visa (both Single and Double Entry China visas) is valid for 3 months (90 days) from the date of issuance (date of application) and on any day within this period, the visa holder may enter China.
To the people who hold the Multiple Entry China Visa (for business only) is valid within 6 months.
Duration of Stay Specified in the Visa
Normally speaking, a visa holder may stay in China for 1 month which counts from the date of his/her entrance into China. To stay longer, you need to specify your request in your application form and it'll be subject to the permission of the consul in charge.
Many thanks & Best regards
Lily