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Overview

  • 23 references 16 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Chinese (Simplified), English, Wu Chinese; learning French, Yue (Cantonese)
  • 28, Female
  • Member since 2024
  • No occupation listed
  • No education listed
  • From Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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About Me

Unavailable! Winter travel from Dec 6th until 23th.

LGBTQ+ friendly (a real friend of many) but NO DATING!
Already in a supportive and sweet relationship.
Please mind your manners.

Introvert but caring.
Living simply and doing some volunteer works.

I am half local of Hangzhou (a city I love but also hate, critics make the city better!) A city developing speedy that can always find something new to visit but also keeps its classic. But the weather and the traffic here is only bearable.

Studied in multiple countries. Also have many travel experiences in China and in EU (70+cities in China and 30+ countries). Really fascinated by differences between cultures and similarities between humans. Always interested in interpersonal relationships and willing to devote my time in community support to make my surroundings a bit better.

I could be…
Content writer & editor / Community Operator / Digital Marketer / Teaching Assistant / First Responder / etc…

Collecting fridge magnets and tote bags from everywhere and my collections are becoming huge…but they are pretty that I can’t resist…if you also interested in these and will visit my place, let’s make some exchanges.

I admire every solo traveller so if you are a girl travel by your own, I will definitely try to help!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Meet, experience and create a boarder world.
I’ve travelled a lot. I’ve slept in all kind of places. I’ve visited forests, beaches and big cities and stayed with friends.
I am being cared, loved and blessed.

When I was new to this community I received so many kindness. So I just hope to do something in return.
And actually, I found myself enjoying being a host and share my space and meet amazing friends just like you. I really enjoyed the kindness and warmth from surfers, it’s like the world is travelling to my place. It’s actually my honour to meet you and build a kind of connection in such a random but beautiful world.

I also love the idea of CS that building bridges between cultures even believes to create more communications, understandings and trusts that are actually priceless.

As a host, I am the core member of a local youth community in my hometown. Currently, we are running a co-living space in Hangzhou near airport and another city with better natural views. You can get the access to many kinds of local social activities and youth events through that network.

Feel free to reach out and I will try to help.

Interests

  • animals
  • architecture
  • design
  • scuba diving
  • skiing
  • swimming
  • beaches
  • food
  • handcraft
  • community development

Music, Movies, and Books

Love death robot/Three bodies problem/La La Land/Chicago/ Mozart L’opéra Rock

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Taking so many gap years but still alive luckily.
Realised all my design in my apartment.

Teach, Learn, Share

Basic Chinese & Wu dialect / Doing nail arts / Communication Science Research / Free style cooking / Craft beers / Community development

What I Can Share with Hosts

Great stories and good food. Just tell me what I can do for you and I’ll be happy to help with.
I can guide you the Eight Pieces of Brocade Exercise which is a traditional Chinese exercise uses special breathing and concentration techniques to improve both physical and mental well-being.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, China, Denmark, Egypt, England, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, China, Sweden, United Kingdom

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