According to an issue of Chinese National Geography on Nov. 10, 2009, the top ten "unknown" mountains in China are Liucailing in Hunan, Chuandiding in Guangdong, Jiuding Mountain in Sichuan, Zhagana Mountain in Gansu, Wugong Mountain in Jiangxi, Xiaowutai Mountain in Hebei, Ao Mountain in Shaanxi, Haituo Mountain in Beijing, Xueling in Yunan and Foding Mountain in Guizhou.

1. Jiucailing

                      

Altitude: 2,009 m

Location: Jiucailing is located on the border of Guangxi and western Dao County of Hunan province.

Comment: Jiucailing, with an altitude of 2,009 m, is the highest peak of Dupangling. It combines an original environment and the rich culture of the Yao ethnic minority group into one. It is also privy to an abundant source of outdoor tourism and is famous for its high-intensity walking route. It is known as the K2 (Qogir Feng, the second highest peak in the world) of Hunan.

2. Chuandiding Mountain

                                                     

Altitude: 1,586 m

Location: Chuandiding is located in Luokeng Town, Qujiang District, Shaoguan City.

Comment: Located on the border of Yinde of Guangdong province and Qujiang, Chuandiding belongs to the southern branch of the Nanling Mountains. It has an altitude of 1,586 m, which is the second highest peak of Guangdong. Chuandiding has various kinds of geomorphologic landscapes, including bamboo groves, grasslands, brooks, wetlands, cliff and boulder pavements, and so on. It is known as the pinnacle for self-challenging by Guangdong hikers.

3. Jiuding Mountain

                   

Altitude: 4,984 m

Location: Jiuding Mountain is located in Abamao County, which belongs to Longmen Mountains of the Min Mountain Range in Sichuan Province.

Comment: Jiudingshan is famous for its attractive peaks, trees, snowy mountains, valleys, meadows, lakes and rich culture of the Jie and Qiang, ancient nationalities of China. It is not only a masterpiece of nature, but also a paradise for hikers.

4. Zhagana Mountain

                                    

Altitude: 3,970 m

Location: It is located in Yiwa Village, Diebu County, Gansu Province and belongs to the Dieshan Mountains.

Comment: Zhagana Mountain owns precipitous mountain geography as well as splendid landscapes. Even though it was claimed to be the birth place for Adam and Eve according to explorer and geographer Jospeh Rock less than a hundred years ago, it still remains virgin territory.

5. Wu-kung Mountains