Best Historical Chinese Dramas

Dragon TV / Jiangsu TV

Tan Yunxian (Liu Shi Shi), from a generations-long family of imperial physicians, faces a devastating royal court ruling that forbids her family from practicing medicine after being framed by powerful enemies. Despite societal constraints, Yunxian secretly learns traditional Chinese medicine from her grandmother and dedicates herself to healing the common people. Her exceptional skills and determination catch the attention of Emperor Zhu Qizhen (Wallace Huo), who becomes instrumental in supporting her groundbreaking journey to become the first female physician of the Ming Dynasty. Through her compassion and medical expertise, Yunxian challenges gender barriers and transforms the medical landscape of her time. This is a 2016 Chinese historical drama series directed by Lee Kwok Lap.

The Imperial Doctress

Healing Team

Hunan TV

In the tumultuous Warring States period, Jing Ke (Le Geng) fails to assassinate King Zheng of Qin and flees with his son, Jing Tian Ming (Jiang Jin Fu). He hires Gai Nie (Lu Yi), the world's best swordsman, to protect Tian Ming. After Gai defeats 300 soldiers at the Qin border, an enraged King Zheng orders their deaths. The king's ministers send Wei Zhuang (Sun Yi Zhou), a skilled swordsman, to hunt them down. Gai and Tian Ming find refuge with the Mohist swordsmen at their secret mountain fortress, where Gai meets and falls in love with Rong Duan Mu (Michelle Chen), a skilled Mohist doctor. As King Zheng's elite troops and Wei's assassins converge on the Mohist Fortress, an epic battle will determine the fate of the kingdom. This is a 2015 Chinese historical drama series adapted from a popular martial arts animation film, directed by Zheng Wei Wen.

The Legend of Qin

The Moonlighting Team

Tencent

When two sides of the same woman fall in love with two different princes, can either find true love? Qu Tan Er (Liang Jie) is forced to marry Mo Lian Cheng (Xing Zhao Lin), the eighth prince, despite loving his older brother Mo Yi Huai (Wang Rui Chang). After a suicide attempt before the wedding, Tan Er awakens with the spirit of Xiao Tan (also played by Liang Jie), a modern woman with an opposite personality, now sharing her body. Whenever one tells a lie, the other personality takes over. Complicating matters, Lian Chen falls in love with the vivacious Xiao Tan, creating an unusual romantic entanglement. This is a 2017 Chinese fantasy romance drama based on the novel "Hilarious Pampered Consort: Lord I Will Wait for Your Divorce" by Fan Que.

The Eternal Love

The Eternal Love Team 🔥🐧

After a devastating car accident, 25-year-old Zhang Xiao (Liu Shi Shi) is mysteriously transported back to the 18th-century Qing Dynasty, inhabiting the body of 16-year-old Maertai Rouxi, daughter of a Manchu general. Unable to return to her modern life, Rouxi becomes entangled in the imperial court's complex power struggles, particularly the princes' competition for the throne. Her modern knowledge influences her romantic relationships with the Eighth Prince, Yin Si (Kevin Cheng), and Fourth Prince, Yin Zhen (Nicky Wu), while she maintains a close friendship with the 13th prince, Yin Xiang (Yuan Hong). As she navigates the treacherous royal landscape, Rouxi must decide whether to accept her new destiny or continue seeking a way back to her original time. This is a 2011 Chinese historical romance drama based on a novel by Tong Hua, directed by Wu Jin Yuan, Lin Yu Fen, and Deng Wei En.

Scarlet Heart

Bu Bu Jing Xin Team

Dragon TV

Princess Feng Xin'er (Tiffany Tang) experiences tragedy when her family is murdered by the marshal of Northern Wei after being falsely accused of treason. Determined to seek revenge, she seizes an opportunity by assuming the identity of the deceased Li Weiyoung and infiltrating the royal house of Northern Wei. Disguised as the princess, Feng Xin'er navigates a treacherous world of political intrigue, using her cunning and determination to systematically undermine her enemies. As she pursues her vengeance, she becomes entangled in complex relationships and power struggles that challenge her original mission. Her journey becomes a delicate balance between maintaining her disguise and executing her plan for retribution. This 2016 Chinese historical drama explores themes of survival, identity, and revenge in the tumultuous landscape of ancient Chinese royal politics.

Princess Weiyoung

Royal  Team

ZJTV

Meng Fu Yao (Yang Mi), reincarnated from a divine lotus flower, masters an invincible fighting technique at 16 and sets out to collect secret talismans from five kingdoms. Her quest leads her to Crown Prince Zhangsun Wu Ji (Ethan Juan), who becomes her ally in battling powerful political forces. Together, they navigate a dangerous conspiracy that threatens the land, with Fu Yao determined to restore peace and uncover the truth behind her mysterious origins. As she travels through different kingdoms, she encounters challenges that test her skills and resolve, ultimately seeking entry into the sacred Firmament. This is a 2018 Chinese historical fantasy drama directed by Yang Wen Jun, based on the novel Empress Fuyao by Tian Xia Gui Yuan.

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