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China Visa Application Question

I am looking at the application form for a visa to China. I notice that it says, something about "who invited you?' Since, like many other independent travelers, I don't have an invitation, and and I am not part of a tour group. What should I put down in those blanks?

I am planning to do the usual tourist thing: Beijing, Pingayao, Xian, overland through Yunan, Lijiang, and maybe try to visit Tibet. I hope top do the train and bus thing within China. I was planning to fly into Beijing and exit through Laos.

Should I just list the cities I plan to visit? Do I need to have documented tickets or reservation? What about the question, of who invited you?

Thanks for your help.