Dear China Embassy, Could you let me know how to apply for visa?

You'd better submit your application to Chinese embassy in your country at least one month ahead of your scheduled trip. It takes four working days to process your application. Usually, you should prepare your passport, filled 2013 application form, a recent passport photo, round-trip air tickets and hotel reservation. Sometimes, the applicants might be required to provide financial proof, recent six months bank statement, for example.