Named for its location north of Zhaoqing urban area. Its northeastern range connects with the Dinghu Mountain massif; to the southwest, it faces Gelai Mountain and Silver Pagoda Rock across Sanrong Gorge of Xijiang River. The northern boundary follows the line of Little Chicken Cage Mountain-Mekeng Summit separating it from Gaoyao District, while the southern side borders the Xijiang alluvial plain.

West of Zhaoqing city centre, adjacent to Xijiang River in the south, covering 1.3 square kilometres with an altitude of 230 metres. The whole mountain resembles a tortoise, and a riverside boulder looks like a tortoise’s head, forming its namesake.

Northeast of downtown Zhaoqing, one of the Four Famous Mountains of Guangdong. Its territory extends from west of Zhuziping in the east to Yunxi in the west, Jiti in the south and Laoding (Old Dinghu) in the north. It was originally called Top Lake Mountain for a lake atop its peak. In 1494 (the 7th year of the Hongzhi reign of the Ming Dynasty), scholar Chen Baisha visited Zhaoqing and composed the poem Gazing at Dinghu Mountain, changing the character "Top" to "Tripod". Records of Dinghu Mountain notes: "The central peak of Dinghu is round and elegant, flanked by two steep ridges; three branch peaks spread at the foot, shaped like a three-legged tripod." Another legend tells that the Yellow Emperor cast bronze tripods here, giving the mountain its current name.

On the border of Gaoyao and Gaoming Districts, covering 96.3 square kilometres. Its main peak Chunhua Summit rises to 699 metres. It is named after abundant Chinese toon trees growing on the slopes.

At the junction of Sihui and Gaoyao, covering 5 square kilometres with an elevation of 844 metres. Its territory runs from Mangtouwo of Sihui in the east to east of Dashanwei of Gaoyao in the west, near Baishuizhai of Gaoyao in the south and south of Dashuikeng Forest Farm of Sihui in the north. The mountain outline resembles an ox’s head.

North-central Gaoyao District, close to Lingyang Gorge, main peak at 904 metres. Its name derives from a classic Chinese myth: "Stone Chamber Mountain of Xin’an Commandery (renamed Duanzhou in the Sui Dynasty, present-day Gaoyao). During the Jin Dynasty, woodcutter Wang Zhi came to cut firewood… two boys offered him a fruit… after eating it, he felt no hunger. In a moment’s time… the wooden handle of his axe had completely rotted." Originally named Lanke Mountain (Rotten Axe Handle Mountain), it was later refined to Lanke Mountain for elegance.

On the northern border of Xinxing County and Gaoyao District, main peak elevation 655 metres. Xinxing County Records of the Qianlong Reign (Qing Dynasty) records its name comes from a well hall built atop the mountain.

Border of Sihui and Sanshui, altitude 435 metres. The mountain shape looks like an ancient woman’s hair bun, hence the name.

Between Sihui and Qingyuan, covering roughly 8 square kilometres with an elevation of 752 metres. Its territory stretches from the foot of Qingyuan mountains in the east to Ligengkeng of Sihui in the west, Taojin Well of Sihui in the south and Chuandiguo of Qingyuan in the north. Two sharp peaks rise like goat horns side by side.

Between Yong’an Town of Gaoyao and Qingtang Town of Sihui, covering around 23 square kilometres with an altitude of 640 metres. Its territory runs from the county dividing line in the east to Chitian in the west, Dakengkou of Yong’an Town in the south and Yukeng in the north. Named after a shrine dedicated to a virtuous maiden. The legend records: "Lady Wen, a maiden of the Tang Dynasty, married a woodcutter surnamed Bao. In 787 (the 3rd year of the Zhenyuan reign of Emperor Dezong), her husband was killed by a tiger while gathering firewood. She mourned for three years and served her parents-in-law devotedly. When her parents pressured her to remarry, she secretly fled to Zhen Mountain and vanished. On the Double Ninth Festival 17 years later, colourful clouds arose from the southwest, as silk banners escorted a lady floating among mist. Villagers believed she had attained immortality, so they built a shrine to honour her chastity and virtue, and the mountain became known as Zhen Mountain."

Border of Guangning and Sihui, covering about 9 square kilometres with an elevation of 888 metres, the highest peak of Sihui. Its territory extends from Aobei of Sihui in the east to Shangli of Guangning in the west, Yuantan of Sihui in the south and Yangqi Mountain of Guangning in the north. It has three distinct summits, once named Sangui Mountain (Three Noble Peaks) as the ancestral mountain of local ranges. "Gui (Noble)" sounds identical to "Gui (Cassia)", evolving into the current name Sangui Mountain (Three Cassia Mountain).

25.7 kilometres northeast of Deqing County seat, covering 20 square kilometres with an altitude of 947 metres. Its territory stretches from Dahekeng in the east to near Ivory Village in the west, the line of Dengxintang-Gao Village in the south and Baichongping in the north. The mountain body looks like an elephant; two vertical boulders atop resemble a pair of ivory tusks. It was also originally called Writing Brush Mountain for the tall stone pillar standing like an ink brush.

46.2 kilometres northeast of Deqing County seat, spanning Deqing, Fengkai, Huaiji and Guangning Counties, covering roughly 14 square kilometres with an elevation of 814 metres. The main peak sits at the triple border junction of Deqing, Huaiji and Fengkai, giving it the name Boundary Summit.

Border of Deqing and Fengkai Counties, covering about 13 square kilometres with an altitude of 1,049 metres. Its territory runs from the upper valley of Yulao River tributary of Fengkai in the east to east of Jianiujing in the west, Liaojing in the south and north of Apoji of Fengkai in the north. Legend says refugees robbed villages from the mountain at the end of the Yuan Dynasty, and the place was dubbed "Bandit’s Nest", simplified to Chao Summit. Another version says the mountaintop resembles a bird’s nest.

On the border of Deqing and Fengkai Counties, covering approximately 14 square kilometres with an elevation of 985 metres. Its territory extends from near the county border in the north to Guilongchao in the south. The summit plateau is broad and spacious, hence the name Great Top Mountain.

Southwest Deqing County beside the Xijiang River, main peak height 373 metres. During the Han Dynasty, diplomat Lu Jia sailed here on a mission to Southern Yue. He prayed that if local ruler Zhao Tuo pledged allegiance to the Han court, he would drape the mountain in silk brocade as thanks. After the mission succeeded, the mountain was named Brocade Stone Mountain. The inscription "Huabiao Stone" was carved into the cliff in the Qing Dynasty, giving it the modern alias.

Facing the Xijiang River and embracing Deqing urban area, over 300 metres tall. It earned its ancient name from abundant fragrant herbs growing on its slopes. It was a renowned scenic resort as early as the Song Dynasty. Prime Minister Li Gang resided here and wrote the poem Hall of Broad Vision: "Boundless misty waves layer rolling hills, Jade hairpins and silk ribbons wind and loop; After rain, mountain green drips vividly, The rugged river bends its current deftly."

Border of Sihui and Guangning Counties, covering roughly 12 square kilometres with an altitude of 728 metres. Its territory extends from Huangtugang of Sihui in the east to Qingshuikeng of Guangning in the west, Baimalang in the south and Kengwei of Guangning in the north. Five connected peaks stand in the shape of an open human palm, hence the name Five Fingers Mountain.

Within Guangning County, covering around 30 square kilometres with an elevation of 857 metres. Its territory runs from Sutian in the east to near Shan Factory in the west, near Baitian in the south and Lindongping in the north. Dense stone outcrops emerge intermittently through mist; viewed from afar, the peak resembles a galloping wild horse.

At the triple junction of Guangning, Deqing and Gaoyao Districts, hence the name Three-County Peak, covering approximately 14 square kilometres with an altitude of 918 metres. Its territory stretches from Dashanliantou of Guangning in the east to Dongniu Village in the west, Fozitou of Gaoyao in the south and Mangtouba of Guangning in the north.

28 kilometres west of Guangning County seat, on the dividing line between Gushui Town and Shizui Township, covering 36 square kilometres with an elevation of 1,020 metres. Its territory spans Gangtouping-Niuling in the east, Longkeng-Nanjiaokeng in the west, near Pingsha in the south and Baokeng in the north. Legend tells a Su clan Taoist wandered the mountain for three days and nights before ascending to immortality. Zhaoqing Prefecture Records of the Daoguang Reign (Qing Dynasty) states the name comes from three peaks lined up like constellations