Chinese research station in Antarctica

Zhongshan is one of four Chinese research stations in Antarctica, built for scientific research purposes on the ice continent.

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Zhongshan Research Station (Zhongshan) is one of four Chinese research stations in the ice continent.Zhongshan station was built on the area of ​​Larsemann Hills in Antarctica and was established on February 26, 1989.In the picture is a physical observatory at the research station.

This is a project serving the study of geology, atmosphere, weather, geology . Zhongshan consists of 17 main buildings which are installed with modern communication facilities and modern scientific laboratories.

The floor area of ​​this project is about 2,700m2, including office building, residence, meteorological observatory, power plant . The meteorological signal receiving station is one of the works. built for research here.

Oil barrels are decorated with familiar motifs in Peking Opera, a traditional Chinese art form.

The clinic is fully provided with drugs and medical measures for scientists working in Zhongshan

Outside the housing area for researchers in the winter with comfortable accommodation and equipment.

The garage contains a variety of vehicles that can move on Antarctic ice terrain often used for construction and transportation.

The system of water pumps at Zhongshan station provides water for research and activities of scientists.This system ensures water supply year round

The first Chinese expeditions began to set foot on the ice continent since 1984. The nation's first research station was established in 1985. To date, China has built four research stations at Antarctica include Great Wall, Zhongshan, Kunlun and the latest Taishan.