Some of the best Chinese historical dramas that they have. These are all my opinions and if you see something up that you don't agree with, remember, it is just my personal opinion.

【✼Best Chinese Historical Dramas✼】

ZJSTV, DragonTV

In this epic tale of love transcending mortality, the beautiful High Goddess Bai Qian (Yang Mi) loses her memories while sealing away an evil demon lord. Sent to the mortal world to regain her powers, she encounters Ye Hua (Mark Chao), and they fall deeply in love. When Bai Qian regains her immortality, Ye Hua struggles to rekindle their connection, facing her initial indifference. Will Ye Hua be able to regain Bai Qian’s affections and have her fall in love with him all over again? 2017 Chinese fantasy romance drama is based on the xianxia novel 'To the Sky Kingdom'.

Eternal Love

♞ Candle Knights ♘

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.

Legend of Fuyao

Fuyao's Court 

In a world of constant warfare, the four great nations of Jin, Yan, Liang, and Qin battle for supremacy. When the house of Jin falls, Prince He Xia (Sun Yi Zhou) and his strategist Bai Ping Ting (Angelababy) are forced to flee. Separated during their escape, He Xia seeks revenge while Ping Ting encounters Chu Bei Jie (Wallace Chung), the Jin army's most beloved prince. Recognizing each other from their past, they find themselves caught between personal feelings and national loyalties. As their complicated romance unfolds, they must navigate the treacherous waters of love and war, with their hearts torn between personal desires and kingdom allegiances. This is a 2017 Chinese romance drama directed by Ju Jue Liang, based on the novel "A Lonesome Fragrance Waiting to Be Appreciated" by Feng Nong.

General and I

The Lovebirds Team

During the Song Dynasty, a mighty female general accomplishes the unthinkable for a woman of the era. When tragedy befalls her family, Ye Zhao (Sandra Ma) dresses like a man and takes the place of her father in the Chinese military and rises to the rank of general. When the Empress Dowager begins to worry about Ye Zhao gaining too much power, she decides to marry Ye Zhao off to Zhao Yu Jin (Peter Sheng), the prince of Nanping who is known for being incredibly handsome, lazy and pampered due to his weak health. Ye Zhao’s love transforms Yu Jin into a different man. But who will end up holding the ultimate power in the kingdom? This series was adapted from the novel "General Above I Am Below" by Ju Hua San Li.

Oh My General

Gone with the Shirt Team 

Tencent TV

Ye Ningzhi (He Hong Shan), a circus performer in the Eastern Liang Dynasty, becomes entangled in palace intrigue when her troupe is invited to the Empress Dowager's birthday party. Framed for treason by the Crown Princess (Liu Min), she is saved by court advisor Wei Guang (Jeremy Tsui). Two years later, Ningzhi returns to the palace as a handmaiden, where she courageously stands up against corruption, catching the attention of the Empress (Cao Xi Wen) and Emperor (Wayne Lai). Reunited with Wei Guang, she discovers their connection runs deeper than their initial encounter. Together, they must thwart the Crown Princess' plot to seize the throne, navigating the dangerous political landscape of the imperial court. This is a 2019 historical romance drama directed by Wei Han Dao.

Legend of the Phoenix

Immortal Flame

iQiyi

In a world divided into three kingdoms, Han Yun Xi (Ju Jing Yi), a skilled doctor from a renowned medical family, marries Prince Qin of Tianning, Long Feiye (Zhang Zhe Han). Thrust into the treacherous royal politics, Yun Xi is persuaded by the Empress Dowager to become a spy, with the promise of learning about her long-lost mother. Navigating the complex palace intrigue, she must balance her kind nature with the ruthless demands of her new royal life. This is a 2018 Chinese historical drama based on the novel "Poison Genius Consort" by Jie Mo.

Legend of Yun Xi

Beautiful Poison Team

JSTV

Jin Mi (Yang Zi), a frost flower fairy born to the Flower Deity and Water Immortal, is raised in isolation in the Flower Realm, protected by a magical pill that suppresses her emotions and prevents love. Her quiet life changes when she rescues Xu Feng (Deng Lun), the Fire Immortal, who takes her to the Heavenly Realm at her request. There, she becomes entangled in celestial politics and the growing rivalry between Xu Feng and his half-brother, Run Yu (Luo Yun Xi), the Night Immortal. As Jin Mi's suppressed emotions awaken and her bond with Xu Feng deepens, she finds herself caught in a dangerous love triangle that will shape the fate of the realms. This 2018 Chinese fantasy romance, directed by Chu Rui Bin, is based on the novel Heavy Sweetness, Ash-like Frost by Dian Xian.

Ashes of Love

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 🔥🐧

Hunan TV

In the tumultuous era of the Northern Wei, innocent citizens are kidnapped and enslaved, including Chu Qiao (Zhao Li Ying), who is cast into a forest to be hunted for sport by wealthy lords. Just as hope seems lost, she is rescued by Yan Xun (Dou Xiao), the Prince of Northern Yan, forging a powerful bond between them. However, her life takes another turn when she catches the eye of the influential Yuwen Yue (Lin Geng Xin) from the formidable Yuwen family. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, Chu Qiao finds herself caught in a web of power struggles, forcing her to choose between her growing affection for Yan Xun and the allure of Yuwen Yue’s world. With her freedom and heart at stake, will she fight for love or succumb to the demands of her new reality? This 2017 Chinese drama series was directed by Wu Jin Yuan, based on the novel “Division 11's Princess Agent” written by Xiao Xiang Dong Er.

Princess Agents

The Dancing Fingers

In the tumultuous era of early 20th-century China, Yi Lian Kai (Elvis Han), a wealthy playboy, falls deeply in love with Qin Sang (Sun Yi), the daughter of a high-ranking official. Despite Qin Sang's initial love for Li Wang Ping (Jeremy Tsui), who is sent to study in Japan, she reluctantly marries Lian Kai under family pressure. Determined to win her heart, Lian Kai becomes a devoted husband and joins the armed forces as a commander to protect her during wartime. When Wang Ping returns with a new identity as Pan Jian Chi and becomes Lian Kai's second-in-command, Qin Sang finds herself torn between her husband and her first love. As tensions rise and emotions clash, she must choose between the two men who have captured her heart. This is a 2018 Chinese historical drama series directed by Hou Shu Pui, adapted from the novel "Mi Wu Wei Cheng" by Fei Wo Si Cun.

Siege in Fog

Siege in Fog Team

Zhejiang TV

Hua Buqi (Ariel Lin), a clever wanderer with mysterious powers, is pursued by dangerous killers when Chen Yu (Zhang Bin Bin), a masked hero, dramatically rescues her. Captivated by his heroism, Hua falls deeply in love and yearns to reunite with him. When they finally meet again, their passionate romance blossoms, but the revelation of Hua's true identity threatens to destroy everything they've built. As her powerful secret becomes known, she must fight to survive against those who seek to destroy her. This is a 2019 Chinese historical romance drama that explores love, identity, and survival.

I Will Never Let You Go

Stay With Me

During the Warring States Era, Gong Sun Li (Dilraba Dilmurat), granddaughter of a powerful military commander, finds herself caught between two powerful men. When Qin troops attack, her first love Jing Ke (Liu Chang) is poisoned while protecting her. To save Jing Ke's life, Li agrees to marry Ying Zheng (Zhang Bin Bin), the King of Qin, despite being pregnant with Jing Ke's child. Ying Zheng, who has long loved Li, accepts the child as his own and gradually reveals a gentler side that draws Li closer to him. As their relationship deepens, tension builds when Jing Ke arrives at the palace with plans to assassinate Ying Zheng, setting the stage for a dramatic confrontation. This is a 2017 Chinese historical romance drama adapted from the novel "The Legend of Qin: Li Ji Story" by Wen Shiren.

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