my visa....

a visa is required for china regardless of nationality. they do not accept postal applications so you need to either go in person or use a courier service. claire recommended i use cts horizons:

7 upper st martins lane
London WC2H 9DL

cts@ctsuk.com
www.ctshorizons.com

if you go to the embassy of china, the cost for is £50.00 (£30 for UK citizens) for 3 day turn around. you can pay an additional £15 for express service and get it back in 2 days.

through cts i paid £70 and it took 4 days. for £5 they delivered the passport back to me. well worth the money if you ask me - queuing at the embassy is never fun!

you are required to provide a certified itinerary with flight information and accomodation.

visa...check.