Hi! I am Yu Ping, or you may call me Chris!

**Travel**
May in Japan 🇯🇵
June in Spain 🇪🇸 and Portugal 🇵🇹
July in Morocco 🇲🇦
August in Turkey 🇹🇷

ABOUT ME

Want to be a responsible global citizen.

I was born and raised in Hunan, a small city of China. I studied and worked in ShangHai for 5 years.

I have a bachelor degree in computer science and a master degree in data science. I enjoy my work when I’m coding, or I should say I enjoy the process to create. But I’m sick of working, how could people enjoy working when they have to work from 10am to 10pm?

I do enjoy my life in China, but life is too short to work. I quit my job in May 2024 and decided to travel the world. I sold everything I had in ShangHai. Say goodbye to my precious life.

If I have to define myself, I prefer to say I am a solo traveller, an explorer, a backpacker, a wander, an enthusiast of different cultures and histories.

I don’t believe there’s something we MUST do, or there are some places we MUST go.

**cycling**
I had a road bike(I sold it when I left ShangHai) and I also plan to keep cycling. Next plan is to cycle around Europe.

What I’ve done:
1️⃣Hai Nan province for 861km in 2021(west coast and middle route)
2️⃣from Chaozhou to Quanzhou for around 450km in 2021
3️⃣Duku road in Xin Jiang province for 561km in 2022
4️⃣ Qiandao lake in Zhe Jiang province for 120km in 2024

**hiking**
I started hiking and climbing since I was in college. I

What I’ve done:
1️⃣ Tai mountain, wugong mountain, yellow mountain…in China 🇨🇳 ( too many… if you come to China I would love to tell you more details and give you some recommendations)
2️⃣ Rinjiani volcano in Indonesia 🇮🇩 in 2022
3️⃣ Asahi-dake in Japan 🇯🇵 in 2024
4️⃣ Kumano Kodo(Ohechi) in Japan 🇯🇵 in 2024
5️⃣ Camino de Santiago(primitive way)in Spain 🇪🇸 in 2024

My bucket list:
Lycian way in Turkey
Camino Olvidado in Spain
Pakistan k2
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail & Colorado Trail in America
All of trails in South America
To be continued…

**photographing**
I started to shoot in November 2023. Still a baby but I really enjoy the moment when I press the shutter.

***What we talk about when we talk about traveling?***
• Deep conversation
• Special & Traditional food(adventures eater)
• Daily routine

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

For saving money that’s my first idea when I knew this platform.

Since I met a lot of people from CS I consider all of this experience as my treasure journey. Kindness is priceless.

I would love to host travelers when I settle down.

Money makes life convenient but sharing makes us happier.

Interests

• photography
• hiking
• nature
• trekking
• landscapes

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Keep talking with strangers over 24 hours.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to learn how to cook your traditional food if you are willing to share.

I am happy to cook for you but I only know two Chinese dishes:(

Countries I’ve Visited

Indonesia, Japan, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

China