Taishan Station (Antarctica)

Taishan Station (Chinese: 泰山站; pinyin: Tàishān Zhàn) is the fourth of four Chinese research stations in Antarctica.

Taishan Station 泰山站
Antarctic base
Taishan Station Location of Taishan Station in Antarctica
Coordinates: 73°51′00″S 76°58′00″E
Country	China
Location in Antarctica	Princess Elizabeth Land Antarctica
Administered by	Polar Research Institute of China
Established	8 February 2014 (2014-02-08)
Elevation	2,621 m (8,599 ft)
Population
• Total	Up to 20
Type	Seasonal
Period	Summer
Status	Operational
Website	Chinese Arctic and Antarctic Administration

Taishan Station
General information
Type	Research station
Location	Princess Elizabeth Land, East Antarctica
Coordinates	73°51′S 76°58′E
Elevation	2,621 m
Construction started	December 26, 2013
Completed	February 8, 2014
Technical details
Floor area	1,000 m²
Other information
Seating capacity	20 people

Officially opened on February 8, 2014, it is the fourth Chinese research station in Antarctica following Great Wall, Zhongshan and Kunlun stations.

The site is located 2,621 m above sea level in Princess Elizabeth Land, 522 km and 600 km to Zhongshan and Kunlun stations respectively.[1] One of its functions is to serve as a relay point between the two stations.

The construction started on December 26, 2013. The station's main building covers an area of 410 m², together with the auxiliary building covering 590 m², provide the living and researching area for 20 people during the Antarctic summer.[1]