Hi there!

I'm Liufei (go by Yolanda/Yoyo), a curious soul from southern China, currently calling Beijing home after 8 amazing years. I’ve once spent time living in the U.S. too, for a year—an experience that deepened my love for cultural exchange and connecting with people.

Quick note for potential guests: Female please. Before sending a request, please take a moment to read through my profile (especially the section about my place). It helps ensure we’re a good fit. Or your request might well be declined. It’s all about mutual respect, right?

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

For me, Couchsurfing isn’t just about finding a free place to stay—it’s about building bridges between cultures and creating meaningful connections. I love meeting people from different backgrounds, hearing about their lives, and learning something new along the way.

I also believe that the best way to experience a place is through the people who live there. Couchsurfing gives me the opportunity to connect with locals, learn about different cultures firsthand, and see a destination beyond the usual tourist spots.

Interests

🏃‍♀️Fitness Enthusiast🥊💪
I love breaking a sweat with high-energy workouts! Whether it’s a morning run through the city, a kickboxing class to unleash some energy, a quick HIIT session to stay sharp, or my daily 9.5km bike commute to work all year round (yes, I pedal there and back, 19km in total on every workday!)—I thrive on the endorphin rush. It’s my way of balancing the sedentary life of a city dweller.💪

🌍 Language Lover
Languages are my secret superpower! I’ve dabbled in Spanish and French during my time in the U.S., and even learned Japanese by myself as a teen obsessed with anime. But I’ve got rusty on them since I don’t really have any chance to use them in life.🥲

🍽️ Cooking and baking (but not in where I live for the time being).

• culture
• photography
• dining
• cooking
• working out
• traveling
• music
• languages
• biking
• foodie

Music, Movies, and Books

EDM, pop, classical, rap🎵
Thriller, action, romance movies🎬
Not a fan of reading📖❌

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

To have found some awesome friends on CS!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to cook some Chinese food and Mandarin if you’re into it. I’m eager to learn your favorite recipes, local traditions, and the stories behind your travels. Let’s share laughter, cultural quirks, and maybe a few kitchen fails along the way🤣!

What I Can Share with Hosts

1️⃣Stories from the Road
Swap tales from my travels.
Share tips for traveling in China beyond the guidebooks.

2️⃣A Taste of China
Cook you a simple, homely Chinese meal – think Hong Shao Rou (Braised Pork Belly), Coke Chicken Wings, or Beer Duck (featuring my signature dishes !)
Teach you the art of dumpling folding (warning: my first attempts looked like abstract art, but practice makes… edible!)

3️⃣Language & Laughter
Help you master basic Mandarin phrases (or at least enough to order food without pointing)
Share hilarious language mishaps from my time learning Spanish, French, and Japanese (trust me, I’ve said some interesting things)

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States