Originally Posted by
sinoflyer

With this kind of insulting attitude toward fellow FTers who have provided ample and accurate advice, I suggest that you are best off by applying for a proper tourist visa before embarking for China.
Yikes, I am really not sure how I am doing such a poor job at expressing myself on this thread.
Didn't mean to insult anyone...just meant to answer the OP's question by stating that I believe what
bluehen1 and
JPDM is indeed true, but was wondering if someone would come around who has done that exact same thing to serve as final proof.