Hi! I’m xiaotong , a traveling artist and jewelry designer from China.

I’ve known about Couchsurfing for years, but it’s my first time actually trying it — excited to meet people in a new way.

For the past few years, I’ve been exploring the world in a slow, nomadic way — walking ancient routes, collecting small objects along the road, listening to places through their sounds, colors, and stories. To me, travel is not sightseeing; it’s a way of feeling how people live, how landscapes breathe, and how cultures echo through everyday details.

I’m quiet, respectful, and very clean. I enjoy deep conversations share stories.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

every city has two faces: the one for tourists, and the one that only locals know.
I travel to understand cultures from within — by sharing meals, daily routines, music, and personal stories.

If you host me, I hope we can exchange something meaningful, even if small — a recipe, a song, a walk at sunset, or simply kindness.

Interests

• arts
• photography
• music
• travel
• art
• spirituality
• poems

Teach, Learn, Share

• Chinese — basic conversation and useful expressions
• Drawing — quick sketches and simple art tips
• Photography — seeing light and composition
• Food — sharing Chinese home-style cooking
• Stories — moments and experiences from the road

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love exchanging skills and creating small moments together. I’m happy to offer:
🎨 Painting & sketching — I can draw your portrait, your pet, or a place you love.
🍜 Chinese home-style cooking — simple, warm dishes from my hometown.
🎶 Music — I play a bit of flute and love sharing sounds, rhythms, and gentle improvisation.
📸 Storytelling through objects — I often collect local small materials (stones, leaves, textures) and can show you how artists perceive a place through its tiny details.

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, Egypt, France, Georgia, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Morocco, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Turkey, Uzbekistan