I am a New Zealand who will spend the summer traveling through Iran - Turkmenistan - Uzbekistan - Kyrgyzstan - China - Pakistan by overland travel. Starting July 1 in Iran, entering China around August 1.

I would like to apply for a Chinese visa in Tehran. Is this possible.

I can show a passport with more than six months validity. Sufficient funds to cover my stay. Obviously I will complete the application form

However I will not be able to show return flights because I am not taking any flights.

How do I apply for a visa? Do I need a agency sponsor in the Kashgar region?

Thank you in advance for any help.