Kunlun Station

The facility stands at an elevation of 4,093 meters on the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, operating during summer months for scientific research.

China established Kunlun Station on January 27, 2009, marking its fifth research base in Antarctica and expanding its presence in polar scientific exploration.

Scientists from the Polar Research Institute of China conduct studies in glaciology, astronomy, and climate research at this southernmost Chinese Antarctic station.

The station accommodates 26 researchers during peak summer periods, providing laboratories and equipment for core drilling, astronomical observations, and climatological measurements.

Winter temperatures at the station location can drop to minus 80 degrees Celsius, making it one of the coldest research sites on Earth.

Location: Australian Antarctic Territory

Location: Antarctic Treaty area

Inception: January 27, 2009

Elevation above the sea: 4,093 m

Website: http://chinare.gov.cn/en

GPS coordinates: -80.41719,77.11600

Latest update: November 20, 2025 15:45