getting married to chinese citizen, what would be a visa type i need to apply for?

Sam, it's ok to apply for a L type to get married with your Chinese girl in mainland China. After you both register your marriage at local civil affairs office and get your marriage certificate, you need get back to India to apply for a Q1 type. After getting the Q1 type, you need to change it to a temporary resident permit at local entry and exit management bureau immediately. The officers decide how long your duration of the resident permit is.