i love these types of chinese dramas, just the atmosphere, the story line and the OSTs are great. if you’re looking to delve into chinese dramas, you can start from here!!

ancient chinese dramas (古代剧）

iQiyi

Ten thousand years ago the God of War, Jiu Chen (Chang Chen), managed to seal the foul demon lord away for good, but at the cost of nearly all his strength. Exhausted after his victory, he fell into a deep slumber, until the young fairy maiden, Ling Xi (Ni Ni), accidentally wakes him from his slumber. Jiu Chen is smitten with Ling Xi, but there's a catch: Ling Xi was born with an evil miasma that could potentially free the demon lord and endanger the world. Jiu Chen faces an impossible choice between saving the woman he loves and preventing global destruction. Torn between his heart and his duty, he must decide the fate of both Ling Xi and the entire world. This is a 2019 historical fantasy romance drama directed by Lin Yu Fen.

Love and Destiny

Divine Destiny

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? Based on the xianxia novel 'To the Sky Kingdom,' this is a 2017 Chinese fantasy romance drama.

Eternal Love

♞ Candle Knights ♘

Dragon TV

The Queen of Qing Qiu, Bai Feng Jiu (Dilraba Dilmurat), is the only known nine-tailed fox in the world. When she heads out to the mountains, a fierce beast attacks her – but the Emperor of the Heavenly Realm Dong Hua (Gao Wei Guang) swoops in to save her life. Grateful for being saved, Feng Jiu eventually comes to love Dong Hua. But Dong Hua’s long, tiring existence has left him jaded to the point where he cannot even remember what love is. As they draw close over the course of successive lifetimes, Feng Jiu hopes to win his heart. With time on her side, can she help spark a timeless romance? This 2020 Chinese drama series was based on the novel of the same name by Tang Qi Gong Zi and is the sequel to the hit 2017 drama Eternal Love. It was directed by Yang Xuan.

Three Lives, Three Worlds: The Pillow Book

The Eternal 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

Gone with the Shirt Team 

Tencent

In a realm dominated by the formidable Wen clan, Wei Wu Xian (Xiao Zhan) forms an unexpected bond with the righteous Lan Wang Ji (Wang Yi Bo). Their discovery of the Wen clan chief's sinister plot leads them to challenge his schemes, but their efforts result in Wei Wu Xian’s mysterious disappearance, leaving their world in turmoil. Sixteen years later, Wei Wu Xian returns to a land plagued by mysterious murders and rekindles his alliance with Lan Wang Ji. Together, they must unravel the dark conspiracy behind the killings and confront the shadowy figure orchestrating the chaos. Can they solve the mystery and restore peace, or will the dangers of the past resurface to thwart their quest? This 2019 Chinese drama, based on the hit novel Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu, was directed by Steve Cheng and Chan Ka Lam.

The Untamed

Hunan TV

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

Nanjing MZ Media Co.,Ltd.

When a woman's life is forever changed by a vengeful man, Lie Ru Ge (Dilraba Dilmurat) grows up as the heiress of Lie Huo Pavilion, loved by three different men. Zhan Feng (Zhang Bin Bin), her first love, breaks her heart, while skilled martial artist Yin Xue (Vic Chou) harbors a one-sided love and enters immortality to see her again. The disabled prince Yu Zi Han (Wayne Liu) remains her steadfast friend despite losing his senses. When Ye Luo reappears to weave vengeful lies that threaten to tear Ru Ge and Zhan Feng apart and bring national turmoil, can they seek the truth and restore peace? This is a 2018 Chinese historical romance drama directed by Liang Sheng Quan, based on the novel Lie Huo Ru Ge by Ming Xiao Xi.

The Flame's Daughter

The Blazing Team

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

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

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

Mango TV

Lu Yi (Allen Ren), a Jing Yi Wei investigator, is commissioned by the Ming Dynasty's Jiajing Emperor to probe the disappearance of government funds meant for Yangzhou river repairs. Joining him is Yuan Jin Xia (Tan Song Yun), a talented but hot-tempered constable with whom he shares a contentious history. Despite their initial friction, they form an effective investigative team, gradually developing a deep connection as they unravel the mystery. Their budding relationship is suddenly threatened when Jin Xia discovers a shocking truth about her own past. Adapted from Lan Se Shi's novel, this historical mystery romance explores the complexities of trust, justice, and unexpected love during a tumultuous period in Chinese history. This is a 2019 South Korean historical mystery romance drama directed by Yin Tao.

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