How do I get my VISA for China if I am a U.S. Citizen?

Question

i have my passport and will be leaving on my trip in 1 month

Answer 1

Apply at the Chinese Embassy in your country for a visa to China.  The requirements are the passport, pictures and identifying documents.

Answer 2

If you live near a Chinese consulate, go there and save yourself some money.  If you live more than 40 miles from a Chinese consulate and cant afford to spend a day waiting in line and then stadning around all afternoon waiting for your visa, then send it to a reputable visa agent who can process your visa for a fee.  You will have to send in a signed application form, a 2x2 sized visa photo and your original passport.  

http://z-visa.com

Answer 3

here is the link for China visas:

http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/hzqz/zg...

and for Taiwan? i imagine you do know, that you may enter for 30 days without a visa?

in case you wanted to stay longer?

U.S. passport holders will be allowed to enter Taiwan without a visa for up to thirty days (no extensions allowed) if they have a passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Taiwan and they have a confirmed return or onward air ticket.  Travelers must have already met any additional visa requirements for the next destination, if applicable.  If the passport is valid for less than six months from the date of entry into Taiwan, travelers may apply for a landing visa that has a duration of stay of no more than thirty days. The processing fee is NT $4,400.00 (equivalent to approximately US $135.00; U.S. currency is not accepted) and no extensions are allowed.  Travelers also have the additional option of applying for and receiving a Taiwan visa prior to arrival in Taiwan.  The processing fee is US$100.00.

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw...