what are the documents that I need to get visa? how can i get a visa application?

1. The basic documents:
A. One completed visa application form;
B. One recent passport sized photo;
C. A valid original passport with blank pages.

2. Further requirements for different types of Chinese Visa
A. TOURIST VISA
Travel information including the booking of airline ticket and itinerary in China.
B. BUSINESS VISA
An invitation letter/fax from your contact in China is required for business purpose. For applying a multiple entry visa, an invitation letter from a Chinese governmental department or a competent company is required.

You can submit the application in person to the embassy or ask someone else to do it for you. it takes 4 working days.