I and my wife are USA passport holders that have retired in the Philippines. We booked a flight to Beijing in October 2010 and visit for 4 days. I understand there is a Chinese embassy in Laoag which is closer to us than Manila. I tried calling them to no avail.Question: Do we need a tourist visa? How much? What are the office hours of your Laoag branch? If the single entry costs the same as multiple entry, what's the advantage/disadvantage of applying for either one?