🫶update: I work in Both Tanzania and Beijing, so maybe I am not here when you apply
***First thing first:
-I reject copy & paste requests, like a big NO.
-Plz read "my home" section before you apply, because my living condition is limited now.
-Though my references are all positive (for now, I will update), but I am not for everyone and one couchsurfer blocked me everywhere before, so please read my profile to make sure you really want to stay with me.

***About me:
-Born and rasied in China, has been living in Beijing for 7 yrs and still counting.
-New employess shifting between Beijing, Africa and Europe, lived in the Netherlands for 4 months, and still exploring possbilities.
-Into music (Latino, Afro and Chinese ballad), zumba, photography, movie, series and hanging out.
-weird but I find myself vibe more with old souls
-🌈lgbt friendly, you will feel safe and connected here, I hope:)
-ins@elias_anywhere if u are curious about more.

***Why I host:(also in next section)
-Had wonderful connections here before and made some real friends, now I wanna give back to this community.
-This community helps break the boundaries of existing ones, giving me inspirations. Most importantly, the ouncept "community" gives me a sense of safety and belonging.
-I wanna invite peope to feel the vibe and the pulse of the city with me.

***What can I offer:
-A small but cozy couch of course.
-Recommendation on bubble tea, burger, dumpling and bar .(I do know a lot)
-Various zumba options in Beijing.
-Beijng tourism suggestions.
-Ears for your stories

***What do I expect of you:
-See couchsurfing as a COMMUNITY rather than a free hotel. (I applied too so I can tell)
-Be open and respectful, not only to what you always accept, but also to what you don't like and understand.
-No obligation to share things, the most important thing is to feel comfortable and free.

***Last but not least
Have a nice day;)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Beijing is a city that is "happening" of which I would love you invite you to feel the pulse, not to mention China is a even vigger complexty.
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I had amazing experiences on couchsurfing during my Europe stay and truly inspired by the people I met. So I am more than willing to host now that I am available, by which I could pass the torch in this community.
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The world is a cluster of communities, and the meaning of community is to break the boudaries of existing ones. Being a member of couchsurfing offers me a chance to build new connections and break community into individuals and feel the connections
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Couchsurfing for me is a place where I could escape from tourist attractions by connecting to the local people.
Also I could experience different lives easily which I might don't have courage and opportunity to do.

Interests

• photography
• zumba
• music
• calligraphy

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Quite a wide range from Chinese ballad to Latino and Afro
Movie: Le règne animal, Interstellar, KODA, Manchester by the sea, Love Letter...
Series: Will&Grace, desperate housewife, 甄嬛传, looking...
Book: don't have a fav one but watching books on Chinese economy recently.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

*cycling alone in night forest with only moonlight for an hour.
*Spending my last night in Nice with a girl from Morocco.

Teach, Learn, Share

I don't know to be honest, whatever passes the vibe check

What I Can Share with Hosts

anything u are interested in and I could offer.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, China, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Netherlands