In Denmark we have a Travel Agency owned by a former Chinese woman and when I wanted to visit China just before the Century (a special offer from a Travel Exhibition, and I had to ask my Boss if it was possible, and come back the day after). I had to leave my Passport by the Company as it should to The Chinese Embassy for a Stamp, and I didn't quite like that! Later I think we have got an Office for this in the Center of Cph. But it is a fantastic experience, also the Soldiers in Xian in their Hall. But as a Chinese she could better negotiate whith the Chines Authorities. Finn. Denmark