"Snow Dragon" sails near floating ice in Antarctica

2008-02-14 01:29:26 Xinhua English

China's scientific exploration ship Xuelong, or Snow Dragon, sails near floating ice areas in Antarctica on Feb. 14, 2008.On the second stage of China's 24th expedition on the South Pole, Xuelong is expected to arrive at the Zhongshan Station on Feb. 20. (Xinhua Photo)

China's scientific exploration ship Xuelong, or Snow Dragon, sails near floating ice areas in Antarctica on Feb. 14, 2008.On the second stage of China's 24th expedition on the South Pole, Xuelong is expected to arrive at the Zhongshan Station on Feb. 20. (Xinhua Photo)

(Source: Xinhua)