Historical fantasy Chinese drama

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 ♘

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

Tencent

In the late 10th century, Xiao Chao (Tiffany Tang), the youngest daughter of Liao dynasty's Prime Minister Xiao Si Wen, is arranged to marry Emperor Jin Zhong (Jing Chao), despite her love for military commander Han De Rang (Shawn Dou). As Empress, she becomes a powerful leader, mobilizing armies and supporting civil administration. Meanwhile, Han De Rang rises through military and government ranks, becoming a general and minister. Their unresolved feelings for each other create tension as Xiao Chao remains dedicated to protecting the Liao realm. This is a 2020 Chinese historical drama directed by Jiang Jia Jun.

The Legend of Xiao Chuo

Ye Jia Yao (Zhong Dan Ni), a modern-day chef, unexpectedly time-travels to ancient times after encountering a dejected young scientist with a time machine. Transported into the body of Lady Ye, who was kidnapped by bandits of the Black Wind Fortress, she meets Xia Chun Yu (Bie Thassapak Hsu), an undercover agent investigating a plot to overthrow the king. Led by the powerful Bai Chong Ye (Zhao Jian), the bandits create a complex backdrop for Jia Yao's survival. Under the guise of a fake marriage, Jia Yao must help Chun Yu maintain peace in the kingdom while navigating the dangerous world of ancient political intrigue.

Cinderella Chef

Ancient Modern Chef

Shi Yi Niang (Tan Song Yun) is the strong-minded, ambitious daughter of a concubine, with dreams of becoming an embroiderer and living a life of freedom. But her hopes appear to be cut short when her family arranges for her to marry the powerful general and Duke Xu Ling Yi (Wallace Chung). Ling Yi’s family initially treats Yi Niang with disdain, but she is undeterred by this sudden marriage and her subsequent change of circumstances. However, the challenges have just begun for both Yi Niang and her new husband: the Xu family faces impending ruin! Together, Ling Yi and Yi Niang realize that they must pool their wits together if they are to avoid an unhappy fate. Will they save the family – and find love along the way? This 2021 Chinese drama series was based on the novel “The Concubine-born Daughter’s Strategies” by Zhi Zhi and was directed by Wen De Guang.

The Sword and the Brocade

⚔ Jin Xin Si Yu ✾ Team

Tencent Video

Zhou Fei (Zhao Li Ying), granddaughter of a national hero, lives in a secret bandit fort protecting the world from otherworldly warriors. Restless and yearning to escape, her life transforms when she meets Xie Yun (Wang Yi Bo), a free-spirited martial arts expert who saves her from drowning. Together, they form an unlikely friendship and begin honing their fighting skills, just as malevolent forces threaten their world. As they embark on an adventure, they gradually uncover hidden secrets, including the mysterious truth about Xie Yun's true identity. Adapted from the novel "Bandits" by Priest, this is a 2020 Chinese drama series directed by Ng Gam Yuen.

Legend of Fei

The Flying Legend Team

In modern-day China, Meng Yuan (Yang Chaoyue), a shy student aspiring to be a traditional medicine practitioner, mysteriously finds herself transported into the body of Feng Wu in a magical world of martial arts. Forced into an arranged marriage with Prince Jun Lin Yuan (Xu Kai Cheng), who resents the union, Feng Wu must navigate a dangerous landscape. Using her medical knowledge, she begins to treat ailments and make powerful allies, learning to defend herself against evil forces. As she adapts to her new life, Meng Yuan wonders if she can not only survive but potentially find love with her reluctant husband. Based on a hit novel by Su Xiao Nuan, this is a 2020 Chinese fantasy drama directed by Chan Ka Lam.

Dance of the Phoenix

Dancing Flame Team

iQiyi

Wei Ying Luo (Wu Jin Yan) enters the royal court of the Qian Long Emperor (Nie Yuan) to investigate her sister's death, suspecting imperial guard Fucha Fu Heng (Xu Kai). Transferring to Chang Chun Palace as a maid, she is mentored by Empress Fucha Rong Yin (Qin Lan), who teaches her to read and write, and eventually falls in love with Fu Heng. Through a series of strategic moves, Ying Luo becomes Consort Ling, navigating the complex imperial harem alongside other concubines like Consort Xian (Charmaine Sheh). As she balances her personal quest for justice with her duties to the Emperor, Ying Luo must decide whether revenge or survival will guide her path. This is a 2018 Chinese historical drama series is directed by Hui Kai Dong and Wen De Guang.

Story of Yanxi Palace

The gentle Empress Team

JSTV

Ruyi (Zhou Xun), a cunning consort in the imperial court, skillfully navigates the dangerous political landscape to rise through the ranks and become Empress. Despite her strategic prowess, her relationship with Emperor Qianlong (Wallace Huo) becomes increasingly strained as she faces numerous conspiracies and challenges within the palace. Battling against powerful rivals and personal setbacks, Ruyi must use all her intelligence and resilience to maintain her precarious position as Empress. This is a 2018 Chinese historical drama adapted from the novel Hou Gong Ru Yi Zhuan and serves as a sequel to the 2011 series "Empresses in the Palace."

Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace

Qing Hair and Those Who Dare

Ban Hua (Guan Xiao Tong), a beautiful woman with a history of failed marriages due to her frank nature, discovers she can forecast the future through her dreams. When she meets Rong Xia (Hou Ming Hao), a young maverick searching for answers about his family's tragic past and his hidden identity, they form a partnership to uncover the truth. As they work together, their relationship deepens, offering Ban Hua a potential fourth chance at love. This is a 2021 Chinese period drama series directed by Chen Wei Xiang.

A Girl Like Me

☯ Strange Dreamers Team ☯ 

Mango TV, Youku

Fu Jiu Yun (Zheng Ye Cheng), an immortal deity, pursues a mortal woman across 1,000 years and 10 different lifetimes, persistently seeking her love. When she is reborn as a princess, a neighboring evil prince and his demonic allies destroy her family and realm. Surviving by taking her maid Qin Chuan's (Zhao Lu Si) identity, the princess seeks revenge with Fu Jiu Yun's help. As they form a deep love bond, they learn their romance is destined to be tragically short, forcing them to make critical choices that will impact their lives and her subjects forever. Based on a novel by Shu Si Lang, this is a 2020 Chinese drama series directed by Hui Yu.

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