Hey! This is Zilin from Shanghai.

I am working in the ancient art museum, making exhibitions on all kinds of civilizations happen.
I enjoy solo traveling for years, and during the journeys I tend to build connections with the locals and research the vicissitudes of that region.
I am a bookworm, dedicating myself to those talking about culture, society, and politics. I am also a hiking lover.
Most of the time I am an introvert but I will be talkative when discussing abstract concepts/ controversial topics.

⚠️ I only host females.

on weekdays I work so if u are seeking a host to spend a plenty of time together, then I may not be a good option:(

Plus as I am an introvert, my social battery is low. Please be aware of that haha.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

meeting open-minded locals and having cultural and experience exchanges while saving some money :) Understanding the place by collecting multiple POV.

Interests

reading/exhibitions/running/hiking

• arts
• politics
• reading
• piano
• hiking
• museums

Music, Movies, and Books

ambient, techno/ essays films/ books on regional history, diaspora, and collective memory.
I am currently specifically interested in topics on politics of art and exhibition making.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Spending nearly a month doing condition check of hundreds of ancient Egyptian artifacts in Cairo.

Teach, Learn, Share

piano player since 4 years old haha!
beginner in ancient Chinese art maybe?

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can do the cleaning and I can talk about museums/ arts/ politics

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Turkey, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, England