I'm thinking of traveling to Nepal via Hong Kong. I know that you need a transit visa for Hong Kong. My nearest consulate is the Chinese Embassy in DC. I haven't purchased the ticket yet. Has anybody tried to get transit visa prior to purchasing a ticket? Do they give you visa the same day? How much does it cost? etc. etc. If anybody has any information, I would really appreciate it. I tried to call the embassy but in vein. Thanks a lot.