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Overview

  • 11 references 5 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Chinese, Chinese (Simplified); learning English
  • 33, Male
  • Member since 2011
  • No occupation listed
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • From China
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About Me

I used to be in Hunan. My profile and photos are all about hiking in Zhangjiajie. Now I’m in Xishuangbanna and will stay here for 3 months. Regarding accommodation: I live with roommates and have a private bedroom.
If you are a guy: You’ll stay in the same room with me. Please bring a floor mat if you can. I have a spare quilt and pillow for you.
If you are a girl: The room is all yours! I will go sleep in my roommate's room.
We have some house rules about hours, so please send me a message to learn more.
About my time: I’m quite free lately and happy to show you around by car or motorcycle. If we’re both interested, I’m even down for a road trip to Yunnan or other parts of China.
Even if you don't need a place to stay, feel free to reach out just to explore the city. I’ve traveled all over China, so I’d love to share some travel tips and stories with you :)

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As for the part about me

I Born Zhangjiajie(Avatar’s filming spot, the inspiration behind Hallelujah Mountains), studied journalism in university, and worked for several Chinese media outlets more than 8 years, during which time visited most Chinese cities.After leaving the media industry, explored China extensively by motorcycle and car, and in recent years has been living in both Changsha and Yongshun
(My international travels were more than ten years ago, so I haven’t spoken English for quite a while. Please forgive my rusty English if you don’t speak Chinese.)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I help travelers, and I also hope to be helped during my future trips.

Interests

  • motorcycles
  • basketball
  • ancient architecture
  • hong kong film
  • tujia and miao ethnic groups

Music, Movies, and Books

Book:The Three-Body Problem三体、Arthur C. Clarke/阿西莫夫、García Márquez加西亚马尔克斯……
Movie: Wong Kar-wai、Jia Zhangke、Stanley Kubrick、Paolo Sorrentino......
Music:万能青年旅店,崔健,Pink folyd,Dire Straits, The Cure, JAMC, Bob Marley, Kraftwerk.……

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Trekked to both Mount Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp.

Teach, Learn, Share

Answering all in-depth questions about Chinese society
The protection and visiting of ancient Chinese architectures
Knowledge related to motorcycles

What I Can Share with Hosts

What I Can Share with Hosts:
I also have experience working as a journalist in Chinese media. If you’re curious about China, I can offer a nuanced, in-depth perspective and answer any questions foreigners may have about the country. Traveled all provinces of China + most famous sights, 200,000 km of Chinese road-trip experience.

What I Can Share with Couchsurfers:
I can give travelers in-depth advice about the Zhangjiajie area.
Take you on a free post-5 PM tour of Laosi City (world heritage near Zhangjiajie), visit Hunan's oldest inhabited villages (Tujia-Miao Prefecture), and see ancient wooden buildings & ethnic squares.

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