Best of the best Chinese Wuxia dramas that will statisfy your c-drama addiction 💞

All Time Fave Wuxia/Historical C-Dramas

Hunan TV

In a world a century after a devastating war between the Ice and Fire Tribes, Prince Ka Suo (Feng Shao Feng) reluctantly becomes king of the dwindling Ice Tribe, despite yearning to be with his forbidden love, Li Luo (Victoria Song), a powerful sorceress of common birth. His ambitious half-brother Kong Shi (Ma Tian Yu) plots to seize the throne, while Yan Da (Zhang Meng), the Fire Tribe's royal daughter, supports Kong Shi's ambitions. When both Kong Shi and Li Luo mysteriously disappear, Ka Suo must defend his vulnerable kingdom from the looming threat of another tribal conflict.

Ice Fantasy

Gone with the Shirt Team

Shenzhen TV, Southeast TV

During the tumultuous Xinhai Revolution, Liu An Shun (Wallace Huo) works for Master Dai Hai Chen (Wang Qing Xiang), a respected armed escort business owner. Betrayed by his brother and fiancée Dai Rong (Liu Yi Han), An Shun is forced to journey to Beijing alone, where he encounters Lu Yao Ting (Jia Qing), a female bandit who becomes an unexpected ally. Navigating the chaos of a changing China, An Shun struggles to rebuild his life and establish his own armed escort business while overcoming the deep personal wounds of his past betrayal. As he fights to survive and succeed in these exceptional times, An Shun must rely on his skills, determination, and newfound friendship to carve out his place in a rapidly transforming society. This is a 2014 Chinese historical drama series directed by Han Xiao Jun.

The Great Protector

We, the Protectors

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

During the Chinese Northern Qi dynasty, Lu Zhen (Zhao Li Ying) escapes an arranged marriage and enters the palace as an attendant. She meets Prince Gao Zhan (Chen Xiao), and despite their deep love, their social differences seem insurmountable. Using her exceptional pottery skills, Lu Zhen navigates palace politics, facing challenges from Empress Lou and Prince Gao Yan (Qiao Ren Liang). Though Gao Zhan cannot marry her, he supports her rise through the palace ranks, ultimately helping her achieve the unprecedented position of female prime minister. This is a 2013 Chinese historical drama series directed by Li Hui Zhu and Deng Wei En.

Legend of Lu Zhen

The Legendary Team

Beijing TV, Dragon TV

In the midst of a bitter feudal conflict between the Northern Wei and Southern Liang dynasties, Lin Shu (Hu Ge) helps the Liang secure a significant victory. Betrayal follows, leading to the massacre of his family. Poisoned and transformed, Lin Shu becomes Mei Chang Su, adopting a new identity to seek revenge. He allies with Prince Jing (Wang Kai), an unfavored royal heir embroiled in a fierce succession battle, and reconnects with Mu Ni Huang (Liu Tao), a strong-willed female general resistant to traditional marriage expectations. As Mei Chang Su navigates the complex imperial court, he carefully plots his path to justice while concealing his true identity. Will he successfully avenge his family and expose the truth behind their betrayal?

Nirvana in Fire

Lang Ya Bang

KMTV-1

When their husbands are killed by the Song Army, two pregnant women flee to different lands and give birth to contrasting sons. Guo Jing (Hu Ge), a strong but simple young man from the Mongolian prairie, and Yang Kang (Justin Yuan), a skilled and intelligent youth raised by Wanyan Hong Lie (Guo Liang) of the Jin Empire, find their destinies intertwined. Their martial arts masters' secret pact and the love of two women, Huan Rong (Ariel Lin) and Mu Nian Ci (Liu Shi Shi), further complicate their paths. As they uncover the truth about their fathers' deaths, a pivotal choice emerges: will Guo Jing pursue martial arts enlightenment, or will Yang Kang descend into darkness and destruction? This 2008 Chinese wuxia drama series is based on Louis Cha's novel, the first part of the Condor Trilogy.

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