how to apply for china tourist visa?

I suggest you use a visa agency for that. There are some good ones in San Francisco that know all the ins and outs of how to navigate the Chinese visa system.

See the website for the Chinese consulate nearest your home in your country for complete details on applying for Chinese visa, application forms, application fees, etc.

The most important point to consider while applying China tourist visa should be organizing the documents according to the Embassy requirement list. The documents depend chiefly on the profile and financial condition of every applicant and a person must take care of the tiniest details while gathering the documents for the visa application.

Applicants Documents for China Tourist Visa

Original Passport [Current and previous if applicable].

China visa application form

3 passport size photographs 48*33 mm, white background, 70% face visible

Financial statements.

Employment Proof and Pay Slips for China Tourist Visa

Income Tax Returns.

Hotel bookings or accommodation covering the whole duration of the intended stay.

Flight reservation of return or round ticket.

Marriage Certificate if married.

Inviter/Sponsor Documents for China Visa if Invited

Passport first, last and visa pages.

Financial statements with sufficient balance if sponsoring

Valid visa copy

Pay slips and bank statement if sponsoring.