Chinese researchers wait to leave by snowmobile in Antarctica Dec. 18, 2018. China's 35th Antarctic expedition on Tuesday sent 37 members of two inland expedition teams to the Kunlun and Taishan stations. (Photos: Xinhua)

China's 35th Antarctic expedition sends 37 members of two inland expedition teams to the Kunlun and Taishan stations in Antarctica Dec. 18, 2018.

China's 35th Antarctic expedition sends 37 members of two inland expedition teams to the Kunlun and Taishan stations in Antarctica Dec. 18, 2018.

Thirty-seven Chinese researchers pose for photos before departing for China's Kunlun and Taishan stations in Antarctica Dec. 18, 2018. China's 35th Antarctic expedition on Tuesday sent 37 members of two inland expedition teams to the Kunlun and Taishan stations.

China's 35th Antarctic expedition sends 37 members of two inland expedition teams to the Kunlun and Taishan stations in Antarctica Dec. 18, 2018.

China's 35th Antarctic expedition sends 37 members of two inland expedition teams to the Kunlun and Taishan stations in Antarctica Dec. 18, 2018.