

Nihao! :-) I will be visiting China (Fujian Province) for the first time in January 2010 with a friend of mine who is from Fujian, but currently lives and works here in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is going back to China for a 2 month stay to visit with his family whom he has not seen in over 4 years. I have been invited by both him and his family to stay with them as their guest in their home. I will be applying for my new Visa/Passport in the next few days and would like to know what else I may need besides this? I am an American born citizen (White Male, 38 years old) who speaks a few languages other than American English, and am currently learning Mandarin as well. ANY helpful information or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Xiexie ni!