Originally hailing from Wuhan and raised in the student city of Würzburg, I'm an Automotive Engineer located in Munich with a passion for electrification. If you're interested in the future of sustainable transportation, we're already off to a great start! Ok...that's enough already for a LinkedIn-style introduction! ;-)

I'm a self-proclaimed foodie with a big weakness for wine, pasta, ham, olives and seafood, especially those from enchanting Spain and Italy. But of course, I don't fail to pay tribute to my ancestors either – a world without Chinese cuisine would be a cruel one!

In compensation for all the gastronomic guilty pleasure, I'm an active soul who enjoys swimming, biking, hiking, and Yoga.

In a nutshell: balance between physical fitness, mental well-being and culinary indulgence matter to me ;-).

With fluency in German, English, and Spanish, I love connecting with people from different cultures and backgrounds. I also have some basic Mandarin and Italian under my belt...Language barriers shouldn't be an issue when you stay with me!

Lastly, it's important to note that I'm proudly gay. However, I am not a nudist and I respect everyone's comfort levels and preferences. If my sexual orientation is not a concern for you, I am more than happy to host you and share my unique perspective on life.

Looking forward to meeting fellow adventurers, savoring delicious meals, and exploring the beauty of languages, nature and cultures!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

...to stay out of the confines of a single bubble. In a rapidly globalizing world, why miss out on the chance to discover fresh cultural and professional input and perspectives on life coming from people from all over the world?

Interests

Staying active with swimming, hiking, and yoga.
Trying to find time for surfing and for getting lost in good books.
Learning and perfecting Spanish and Italian because languages fascinate me.
Enjoying a good dose of dark humor over good wine or beer.
Traveling whenever I can to explore new places and meet new people.
Curious about politics, world affairs, and the cultural differences that shape our world (for better or worse...).

• wine
• yoga
• reading
• classical music
• hiking
• surfing
• swimming
• indie

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Apart from the mainstream clichés that everybody likes: indie/alternative/lo-fi/cantautori/flamenco…to name a few: Vampire Weekend, Arcade Fire, Arctic Monkeys, R.E.M., Love of Lesbian, Vetusta Morla, Estopa, Jarabe de Palo, Baustelle, Franco Battiato, Fabrizio di André, Paco de Lucía…

...and in keeping with Asian stereotypes: classical music from Chopin, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky!

Books: For Whom the Bell Tolls, 1984, Chronicle of a Death Foretold, Il Gattopardo.

Non-exhaustive list of favorite movies: Arrival, Crash, Sideways, A Sun, To Live, La Comunidad, La piel que habito, Volver

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Too many :P...however if I really need to choose a recent one: camping in Joshua Tree.

Teach, Learn, Share

Recipes, languages, travel tips/guides.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Gibraltar, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Germany, United States