What is the process for a US Citizen to apply for a Chinese visa in Astana?

If you go to PRC for tourism purpose, a tourist L type is needed. The first thing is to prepare the relevant materials: the filled-out application form affixed with a passport-style photo, your passport and copies of all used pages, valid visa for Kazakhstan, and proof of transportation and accommodation arrangement. The next thing is to submit the application to the embassy of PRC to apply for it.