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Day 45 - How to Couchsurf with 100% success rate in China? (May 30, 2018)

5/30/2018

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How to Couchsurf with 100% success rate in China?



Hi, I like to share my experience I had Couchsurfing in China

I guess not everyone will do the same but this is what I did. 
Couchsurfing apps is a great app but normally you won't update too much content there in the beginning and start making Couchsurfing request. 

Couchsurfing for the first time 
However, to increase the success rate of being accepted. You should fill up as much details as you possibly can. You should understand that the host will feel very uncomfortable to open up their house because they need to come a conclusion and decide to let a stranger to live with them. Just imagine the same situation if you are them. It would be difficult for me and my wife would definitely say "NO". A big fat NO!

So the first thing you gonna do is to present yourself nicely and make the Couchsurfing hosts feel 100% safe and comfortable. 
I know ....I know there is a crazy side to every dreamer and traveller.
I know you have your style but it is good to have a decent picture, I was in suit, I have no research to back up decent picture helps to achieve my 100% Couchsurfing successful rate (insert picture). I think it is quite intuitive that better quality picture generate better results. 

You goal is to get a host, so you could travel to more places for less. So it is better to let the Couchsurfing hosts feel comfortable. It is also a respect with a more formal photo. 

Start a blog for Couchsurfing 
It might sound crazy to start a blog just for Couchsurfing. It's a excellent place to store your memory, maybe you could even make a business out of it as you go along. When your write you can reflect upon yourself, you can remember what you did, evaluate the incident you did was right or wrong. You can improve yourself through writing blogs. Your memory will be much clearer because it is the second time you go through what happened. 
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​My blog....and why.
For me, I started a blog with Weebly com a couple of months ago ( Dec 2017). You don't need any skill at all. You just need a basic Microsoft office skill and you will do great. 

I just write about myself. I m interested in starting side-business online.
My goal is to document how I build my side business online through interactive website workshops, and local tours & experience, so I study a lot on website ranking, interactive website builder to help individual start a side business. 
So back to Couchsurfing, I already have a good profile and stories explaining myself with my blog. I send them my blog link.
I think my simple website has helped me in explaining myself so I get trust from my Couchsurfing hosts

If you also want to build your own travel blogger project. Maybe you can consider to start now as bumping into this website and exactly on this page is no coincidence.
We called it " law of attraction". Like attracts Like.
For more reading on " law of attraction", you may refer to the book " The Secret"

My first Courchsurfing trip to China

On my first trip in 5 days to Xian . I stayed with 3 Couchsurfing hosts. I feel not really comfortable to stay in same place too long and bothered the host. 
However, this is an unverified thought because the host never said that, it is only reality within my mind. That's my limiting thought if you are interested to know how limiting thoughts are restricting your actions. Please see my post listen to yourself (link)
On the other hand, I also like to take the opportunity to stay in as many place as I could. 
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Fun fact about China
China is a place of couching tiger hidden dragon. There are many undiscovered gems within this nation. 
"Be Bold" is the way you should act in China. If you dare to ask, anything can happen. I show you some fun things that I did later on besides Couchsurfing 
The people there are extremely nice but they have less education. During the start of communism, the leader mao orders to burn all the books. This act has made 1000 years of knowledge loss...

Getting to know your Couchsurfing hosts

In case you are in any trouble, you still have someone you seek help from, especially your host, so you need WeChat definitely
I suggest you to install WeChat on your phone. Ask them to add you, they normally would.
It's also good to know how their home look by checking out the Couchsurfing website or you can find some cluse on their WeChat posts, so you know their home condition and you know their hobbies, interests, etc.
When you arrive China. What's app doesn't work anymore ( China has blocked it) and you need to contact your host to ask them what time can you arrive their place... ​
In case you are in any trouble, you still have someone you seek help from, especially your host, so you need WeChat definitely

What is WeChat ?

WeChat is like a combination of What's app and facebook, is the most popular social media in China. You can scan through their post, maybe you can't read Chinese but you can scan their pictures and know more about their daily life. 
When you arrive China. What's app doesn't work anymore ( China has blocked it) and you need to contact your host through WeChat to ask them to pick you up when you arrive their place. 
You can ask more than 1 host at once (maybe 2)so you are sure you get your accommodation arranged. I personally didn't do it. I prefer to plan earlier ahead, and in case they reject my visit and I will have time to find a replacement. If you have, at the end, 2 hosts accepting you, first of  all you are the luckiest person in the world, and at the end, telling them you won't visit won't be a big deal. 

On afterthought, you might even request your stay before purchasing air tickets so you can better prepare on budgeting and itinerary. 

​Getting ready for Couchsurfing

The check list:
  1. A small thoughtful Souvenirs from your hometown- I bring some chilli sauce from Hong Kong 
  2. Thank you note or short message when you leave
  3. Dental floss 
  4. Water bottle 
  5. Selfie stick and camera stand
  6. Inflatable pillow
  7. Quick dry towel
  8. Paper underwear
  9. Sleeping bag
  10. Flip flop
  11. 2 power banks
  12. Charging cable 
  13. Tooth brush
  14. Go pro action cam - San gou
  15. over-the-counter medicine 
  16. Free up your phone memory before travel
My day 1. 

I luckily met a student on the plane ( picture) and I add him to my WeChat.  He took me to take the bus to the city from airport. That was lucky. So grab your chance to get to know someone sitting next to you. You don't know what good stuff ?might happen! 

He taught me about Baidu map  and brought me to the exact location for a bus transfer to get to my first destination Xian Bell Tower. After that, I quickly learn about baidu map. 
​What is Baidu?
Baidu is the Chinese version of google 
Unfortunately, baidu map  doesn't serve English. So I suggest maps.me (link)

Xian Bell tower and Clock Tower, Hui min Jie (Muslim street)

The bell tower and clock tower are nice but to me, food is everything. It was 3pm and super hungry. So I stormed to Hui men  Jie ( 回民街)I took sour milk, lamb skewer, xian spicy hamburger, the fruit cake (柿饼) and pomegranate juice. 
Insert all the videos 
Then I took the subway and went to my host. 
My first Couchsurfing host in my life 
I was extremely nervous.  2-3 weeks before the travel. I even try to message them just to see if they change their mind. 
I was not sure if they would stood me up. My first host was very responsive, she is a college student and even told me the day before my travel it's raining there. A kind hearted girl and I began to feel confident. 
They normally wouldn't share you their address. They will meet you at a meeting point. That's safer for them as a host. 
My first host video and happy moments. 
Their bedroom ( cannot )
The happy family photo
They took to a nearby place operated by their cousin for a late dinner. I feel like I m the luckiest person in the world. 
They even prepared me a breakfast and offered to drive me to the station. 
This is the nicest memory I ever had travelling outside. They are treating me like a family. 
There is always the bad perception that the Chinese don't know manner and bought so much stuff, and property aboard. They are like taking away our resources. I think this is media manipulation because I have been travelling so many times in China. 

I was treated like I m a VIP. I m completely overwhelmed.
How to treat your host?
I just put my backpack grand park Xian Hotel. I just told them I don't stay there and they are still fine. 
Price of hua Shang
Entrance fee 180
Cable car 80x 2
Bus to cable car 20 x 2
Total 380
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