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Which mountain ranges form the western highlands of Henan?

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Map of eastern Asia highlighting the province of Henan in central China in orange, with its capital Zhengzhou labeled. Surrounding countries and major international boundaries are shown, along with a small inset map locating Henan within all of China. — Henan Henan province, China.

The western highlands of Henan are characterized by several significant mountain ranges that define the province's rugged topography.1

South of the Huang He (Yellow River), the highlands consist of a broad stretch of upland featuring moderately high mountain basins. The primary ranges in this area are the Xiong’er and Funiu mountains, which represent the eastern extension of the Qin Mountains axis. Further to the southeast, the Tongbai and Dabie ranges continue this axis, serving as the border between Henan and Hubei provinces.1

In the northwest, the landscape is dominated by the Taihang and Zhongtiao mountains, which form the steep eastern edge of the Shanxi Plateau and mark the northern border of the province.1