You need following documents for China tourist visa:
1. The original passport with at least six-month validity and two blank visa pages, one photocopy of the passport page containing the personal particulars.
2. Truly completed and signed Visa Application Form of the People's Republic of China. One recent passport-photo size color photograph of the applicant.
3. Invitation letter (if visit for the first time).
If you cannot provide an invitation letter, please provide a visa recommendation letter from your employing company, organization, etc.
for family visit, you need Proof of relationship, photocopy of the identity document and residence permit of the relative in China.
4. Other additional documents required according to the merits of each applicant, e.g. bank statements, round-trip air tickets booking, etc.
The regular processing takes 4 working days.