strange, you have a US passport, why you need a visa for "回国"?

美国护照，回中国是要签证的。

不管哪家差不了太多吧？俺花了75刀，包括50刀的签证费，也就是说他们收费25刀了。

That's still cheaper than what the travel agent quoted me ($90), could you give me the phone number of the one you got it from? Thanks.

为什么不直接去中国领事馆办呢？

The nearest consulate is seven hours away. You have to submit the paperwork in person (either yourself or travel agency people) now.

Last time I went back to China was eight years ago, at that time I just mailed my passport and paperwork to the consulate.

这里有2个电话你问一下吧，有些旅行社只办当地的。

（626）573-8158
（909）612-5777

Thanks for the phone numbers.