A squad team of Chinese Antarctic exploration team drives in Antarctic on Dec. 16, 2012, before leaving for China's Kunlun station. The journey is the country's 29th scientific expedition to Antarctica. A significant part of the mission will also include looking for a location for the country's fourth station in the region and second-phase construction of the Kunlun Station. [Xinhua]

Members of Chinese Antarctic exploration team pose for group photos in Antarctic on Dec. 16, 2012, before leaving for China's Kunlun station. The journey is the country's 29th scientific expedition to Antarctica. A significant part of the mission will also include looking for a location for the country's fourth station in the region and second-phase construction of the Kunlun Station. [Xinhua]

A squad team of Chinese Antarctic exploration team is pictured in Antarctic on Dec. 16, 2012, before leaving for China's Kunlun station. The journey is the country's 29th scientific expedition to Antarctica. A significant part of the mission will also include looking for a location for the country's fourth station in the region and second-phase construction of the Kunlun Station. [Xinhua]

Members of Chinese Antarctic exploration team pose for group photos in Antarctic on Dec. 16, 2012, before leaving for China's Kunlun station. The journey is the country's 29th scientific expedition to Antarctica. A significant part of the mission will also include looking for a location for the country's fourth station in the region and second-phase construction of the Kunlun Station. [Xinhua]

Members of Chinese Antarctic exploration team enjoy alcoholic in Antarctic on Dec. 16, 2012, before leaving for China's Kunlun station. The journey is the country's 29th scientific expedition to Antarctica. [Xinhua]