

Will it to be a work visa?
1- I am an independent photographer and I want to enter China, 4 other Asian countries, and England to take pictures for calendars and posters. Will this necessitate a WORK visa? And, will it state that I am in the country to take pictures (if such information will assist me with all national and local authorities should it be needed)?
2- I am primarily interested in visiting the mthuangshan, shangri-la, yellow-dragon's 5 colors pond, zhangjiajie, and jiuzhaigou regions. With watching many Chinese and Asian movies, and one tourist DVD, I have seen some absolutely beautiful country that I would like to visit, and take pictures of to share with others. It is my desire to photograph these regions in all 4 seasons to fully reveal the total beauty of these magnificent landscapes as they transform back and forth with the changing seasons. To do this I think that the 1 - 2 year MULTIPLE ENTRY visa is the one that I need to apply for? Is this correct, and will they issue such a visa for this purpose?
3 - There are two friends that I have which could arrange for me to stay short periods of time with their friends while I am in China, the rest of the time will be spent in commercial accommodations as I can arrange while in the regions that are not close to them. I do not have a set itinerary for a 2 year period to provide at this time with 6 counties to consider. WHAT KIND of information do I provide as to lodging arrangements for my stays in China?
Thank you for taking the time to consider my questions, and provide me with an answer.
Gary