Chinese Drama Historical

Chinese Drama Historical Genre includes TV series in which the plot mainly happens before the period of the Republic of China, and the characters are wearing Costumes. The list contains the newest and best Historical Cdramas.
  • Blades Amid Blossoms

    #1

    Historical, Suspense, Comedy
    Wanyan Luorong, Liu Haoqun, Han Leyao
    When the imperial concubine returns to Peach Blossom Manor to visit her family, she mysteriously dies in the peach blossom grove. The wandering swordsman Yan Shiyi becomes the prime suspect. Cold Blade, the guard responsible for the concubine's safety, orders the manor to be sealed off, prohibiting anyone from entering or leaving. As the investigation deepens, the secrets of Peach Blossom...
  • The Immortal Ascension

    #2

    Historical, Fantasy, Immortal
    Yang Yang, Gina Jin
    Han Li, a poor boy from a mountain village, accidentally stumbled onto the path of cultivation. As he progressed step by step toward success, he remained true to his humble origins, relying on his own strength and resilience. Despite frequent exclusion and schemes against him due to his ordinary background and mediocre aptitude, Han Li never thought of giving up. Instead, through perseverance...
  • Duel on Mount Hua: Nine Yin True Sutra

    #3

    Historical, Wuxia, Action
    Zhou Yiwei, Meng Ziyi, He Yu
    Mei Ruohua, the daughter of a merchant, suffered the massacre of her family by treacherous villains in her youth, leaving her with an unquenchable thirst for vengeance. By fate, she became a disciple of Peach Blossom Island, where she took the name Mei Chaofeng. There, she developed a secret affection for her senior martial brother, Chen Xuanfeng. Determined to master peerless martial...
  • Better Halves

    #4

    Historical, Romance, Comedy
    Snow Kong, Ren Hao
    The spoiled young lady from a prestigious matchmaking family, Shi Fa ke, has always believed in the creed of "seize pleasure when life is happy." With a modest but consistent record of completing only one matchmaking case per month, she works at the Official Matchmaking Bureau. The Marquis of Wu'an seeks to rebel through marital alliances, prompting the emperor to send the master of...
  • Stealing Heart

    #5

    Historical, Romance
    Zhang Yijie, Zhong Lili
    Lin Chuning grew up in an orphanage, never knowing her birth parents, and considered her best friend Xiaorou her only family. When a wealthy businessman, driven by lust, cruelly took Xiaorou’s life in a fit of rage, Lin Chuning vowed revenge—but alone and powerless, she stood little chance. After discovering a keepsake that suggested Xiaorou might have been a long-lost child of...
  • She Is the Phoenix

    #6

    Historical, Romance
    Ma Qiuyuan, He Jianqi
    Shen Yu, a skilled martial artist and daughter of a military family, whose fate is rewritten by a devastating military defeat. Given a second chance, she vows to uncover the truth and avenge her father. Disguised as a man while investigating the case, she meets and falls in love with Xie Tingzhou, the heir to the Northern Lin principality. Together, they work to overturn the old case,...
  • In the Name of Dawn

    #7

    Historical, Romance
    He Xuanlin, Zhang Tingrui, Li Yanman
    Ji Yunchao, who is betrayed by her closest friend and, after surviving a life-threatening ordeal, returns under a new identity. With extraordinary intelligence and determination, she meticulously schemes to seek justice for herself. Later, Ji Yunchao is forced into a mutually beneficial agreement with Pei Yan—each using the other for their own ends. Through every carefully plotted...
  • Returned Master

    #8

    Historical, Wuxia
    Dong Zifan, Li Kaiwen
    After retiring from service, General Li's entire family was slaughtered on New Year's Eve. The youngest son, Li Jianwei, narrowly escaped death and went into hiding, disguising himself as a courtesan to infiltrate Jianwei Mountain and seek vengeance. The mischievous and free-spirited young master of the Ghost Valley, Chen Xiaoxi, grows unexpectedly close to Li Jianwei, who had schemed...
  • Coroner's Diary

    #9

    Historical, Suspense, Romance
    Landy Li, Ao Ruipeng
    Shen Yi, the Minister of Justice, is implicated in the Prince Jin case, leading to the tragic extermination of his entire family. His daughter, Shen Wan, assumes the identity of Qin Wan, the ninth daughter of the Qin family, and flees to Jingzhou. Once perceived as weak and easily bullied, Qin Wan undergoes a drastic transformation—she not only excels in healing but also masters forensic...
  • Wild Fire

    #10

    Historical, Romance, Suspense
    He Xuanlin, Gao Mingchen, Wu Mingjing
    Set against the turbulent backdrop of the Republican era, this drama tells the poignant love story between Shen Muling, a renowned opera performer from a humble background, and Guan Xingkai, a wealthy young man who has returned from studying abroad. Despite the stark divide in their social status, harsh public judgment, and betrayal from those closest to them, the two wounded souls...
  • Spring's Gentle Return

    #11

    Historical, Romance
    Wanyan Luorong, Xiang Xin
    During the Dacheng era. It follows Chen Yiqu, a low-ranking government clerk, and Yang Tao, a physician, who decide to divorce on their third wedding anniversary. Just as they are about to exchange their separation letters and part ways amicably, officers from the Surveillance Bureau storm in, detain them, and demand they surrender alleged treasonous correspondence. Overnight, the law-abiding...
  • Royal Upstart

    #12

    Historical, Romance
    Pan Yihong, Zhu Rongjun
    An unexpected turn of events transports Xiao Ning to the Great Jing Dynasty, where he becomes a live-in son-in-law for the Su family. Using ancient methods, he imbues tea and wine with exquisite charm, attracting widespread acclaim. He establishes newspapers and gathers talented individuals, helping a princess navigate the complexities of court politics. Facing challenges from a cunning...
  • Rosefinch

    #13

    Suspense, Thriller, Historical
    Wan Qian, Qin Junjie, Lin Lexuan
    In 1929, a bizarre double murder case involving a closet shocked Shanghai. Soon after, the killer struck again, claiming the lives of several dance hall girls. Forensic expert Xia Mo and shrewd detective Tang Zhenyun unexpectedly uncovered a far more sinister and darker truth behind the crimes—a web of power and carnal exploitation, where the murdered girls were mere playthings destined...
  • In the Name of Blossom

    #14

    Historical, Romance, Business
    Yang Zi, Li Xian
    In the bustling capital of Chang'an, the Fangyuan Garden thrived with endless streams of visitors, its gates never free of crowds. Despite constant obstruction from County Princess Li Youzhen, it stood unshaken. When envoys from across the land gathered in the empire, He Weifang, the garden's mistress, was entrusted with a critical task—amidst snow and wind, she unveiled a breathtaking...
  • A Dream Within A Dream

    #15

    Romance, Historical, Comedy
    Li Yitong, Liu Yuning
    What should you do if you accidentally get transported into the world of a script and become the heroine doomed to be used, abused, and killed by the villainous male lead? For Song Xiaoyu, the answer is simple—run as far as she can! But while her plans seem perfect, reality proves brutally unkind. Every time she tries to alter the storyline and marry a supporting character instead,...
  • The Princess's Gambit

    #16

    Historical, Romance
    Liu Xueyi, Meng Ziyi
    Shen Zaiye, the Left Chancellor of the Qi Kingdom, who meets Princess Jiang Taohua of the Northern Yuan Kingdom due to a conspiracy by his political enemies. Shen Zaiye is cunning and ruthless, while Jiang Taohua is clever and resourceful. In the turbulent political landscape between the two nations, they outsmart and manipulate each other. Forced to collaborate in the face of powerful...
  • Girls Fighting Fate

    #17

    Historical, Romance
    Victor Huang, Richards Wang, Guan Chang
    The Shen family, who have been running a generations-old orange business. Shen Yanqing, the family patriarch, and his sixth brother, Shen Yanzhou, both fall in love with Xiuju, a woman from an impoverished background. To ensure the continuation of the Shen family lineage, the eldest wife, Zhuang Hui, arranges for Xiuju to marry Shen Yanqing. Thus begins a tangled and heart-wrenching...
  • A Dream Like The True Love

    #18

    Historical, Romance
    Liu Xuwei, Na Yi
    Wen Su, who was investigating the flood, unexpectedly saved Chen Baoyin, a rural girl from a poor family who was about to be sacrificed to the River God. To pay for her mother's medical treatment, Baoyin voluntarily left home and, after several twists and turns, was sold as a servant to the Wen family. Meanwhile, Wen Su, despite becoming a top scholar, suddenly saw his family fall on...
  • Above The Clouds

    #19

    Historical, Fantasy, Romance
    Xu Zhenzhen, Zhang Jingyun
    Lu Anning and Ling Cang endured a thousand lifetimes of tragic love, manipulated by destiny. From powerful adversaries to gradually awakening and reversing their fate, they join hands to cultivate and advance their immortal powers, defying destiny to escape its control.
  • To Get Master

    #20

    Historical, Romance, Fantasy
    Bao Shang'en, Zhang Junning
    The pampered Princess Li Song'er of Zuimeng Kingdom unexpectedly transmigrates into the novel "Only I Am Supreme", where she coincidentally meets the "Great Devil," Gu Yuan. Li Song'er tries every trick in the book to escape the "Great Devil." However, since Gu Yuan holds the key to her return to Zuimeng Kingdom, she is forced to remain by his side, leading to a tumultuous love-hate relationship.
  • Falling for Divinity

    #21

    Historical, Romance, Fantasy
    Bunny Zhang, Hu Bowen
    Bu Nian, a gray-eyed maiden with a unique constitution, has lived under the protection of the Goddess of Zhaoyao Mountain. One day, she rescues Xue Yiyang, a gravely wounded general who has lost his memory. As they fall in love, Bu Nian makes a solemn vow to the Goddess to heal him—on the condition that he must leave the mountain forever. Heartbroken but determined, Bu Nian descends...
  • Where Love Dares

    #22

    Historical, Romance
    Ding Ran, Li Ruotian
    Chen Qingyan, the gentle physician of Yunshui Town, unwittingly took in a lost and wounded amnesiac. As they healed each other’s scars, love quietly blossomed between them. Yet she never imagined that this obedient, charming man—who fetched water and gathered herbs for her—was none other than the ruthless young marshal Leng Sinian, the very man rumored to be forcing villagers...
  • Qingchuan's Veil of Vengean

    #23

    Historical, Political, Wuxia
    Guo Xiaoting, Zhou Lijie
    In the tenth year of the Zhanghe era, Xia Qiguang is sent by his father, the Prince of Jing, to become the disciple of Mo Wang by chance. The young nobleman scorns this so-called "The World's Greatest Master," but greatly admires the female general Mo Qingchuan, who defends the nation. Unbeknownst to him, the very person before him—Mo Wang—is Qingchuan herself. As master and disciple...
  • The Fallen Lady Returns

    #24

    Historical, Romance
    Teng Zewen, Zhan Yu
    After suffering a brutal death at the hands of the Zhou family in her past life, Zhang Xiyin unexpectedly finds herself reborn! Determined to take revenge on her husband, Marquis Ding'an Zhou Yihong, and his second wife Li Yuewan, Zhang Xiyin proactively approaches and forms an alliance with Prince Ji, Duan Jianli, for mutual benefit. However, as their encounters unfold, what began...
  • Abyss Dweller

    #25

    Historical, Suspense, War
    Huang Xiaoming, Karlina Zhang
    In January 1940, Liang Shuo, an injured underground operative of the Chinese Communist Party, awoke in a blizzard-swept mountain, suffering from amnesia. Following clues, he arrived in Shanghai to uncover his identity but found himself ensnared by the Japanese, leading him to suspect he was part of the Military Bureau. Agents from Wang Puppet Regime's No. 76 also approached him, claiming...
  • The Litchi Road

    #26

    Historical, Drama
    Lei Jiayin, Yue Yunpeng
    During the Tang Dynasty, Li Shande is deceived by his colleagues and transformed from a mere inspector into the "Litchi Courier." He is compelled to accept a deadly mission: to deliver fresh lychees from Lingnan to Chang'an to celebrate the birthday of Consort He. The lychee's freshness deteriorates rapidly—its color changes after one day, its fragrance fades after two days, and its...
  • Feud

    #27

    Fantasy, Immortal, Romance
    Bai Lu, Joseph Zeng
    Hua Ruyue, the Immortal Venerable of the Four Spirits, and Bai Jiusi, the Great Accomplished Mystic Venerable, were once an inseparable pair of immortal lovers, sharing a common origin. Yet, a grave misunderstanding led to their bitter enmity. Following their painful separation, the devastating loss of their child, and Hua Ruyue's brutal demise, both wrestled fiercely with their conflicting...
  • The Antidote to Love

    #28

    Historical, Romance
    Li Jiulin, Zhu Lilan
    During the Great Wei years, with the land still in turmoil, Prince Ning Zhao He led his troops to battle and faced a life-threatening situation. The Taibu Divination Bureau, by imperial decree, offered a precious "medicine slave" to detoxify him. Medicine slave "Yi Jiu", secretly a Saintess of the Moon Tribe, used herself as bait, falling deep into the elaborate scheme. Ultimately,...
  • Eternal Brotherhood Season 2

    #29

    Historical, Sci-fi, Fantasy
    Yang Xuwen, Liu Yuning, Zhang Ming'en
    The "Planet of Light," once inhabited by humans, has high-tech weapons remaining from a prehistoric civilization that was destroyed. Millions of years later, the Zichuan, Liu Feng, Lin, and Sai Ya families are in continuous conflict. The planet's resources are being endlessly exploited, and the people are suffering. Zichuan Xiu, a young man who champions love and peace, realizes his...
  • Adventure for Love

    #30

    Historical, Romance
    Hei Ze, Tan Yanyan
    Modern woman Ma Qianqiu time-travels into an ancient princess and unexpectedly becomes entangled in a power struggle. She and the cunning General Qin Che go from mutual suspicion to joining forces against the tyrant Ma Yangfei and the Beiyu faction. Pretending to be a couple to handle public opinion, they uncover Qin Che’s mysterious origins and his mother’s wrongful case, but face...
  • Be Yourself

    #31

    Historical, Fantasy, Romance
    Pan Luyu, Zhao Muyan, Gao Maner
    A hundred-year-old monstrous cultivator, after enduring a tribulation to ascend, believed he would achieve perfect merit. Unexpectedly, he was obliterated by a hundred bolts of lightning, his spirit and form utterly destroyed. He ultimately merged with Zhao Feiyang, the fourth son and good-for-nothing of the Zhao family. His extraordinary life begins with three marriage proposals arriving...
  • Destiny of Love

    #32

    Historical, Romance, Comedy
    Darren Chen, Huang Riying
    In Luzhao Kingdom, Qiao Manman, the proprietress of Ruyi Wanshifang, mistakenly marries into Prince Jin's manor due to a business commission. She and the "limping" Prince Fu Chengjin go from being playful adversaries to working together to resolve crises, jointly opposing the Second Prince Fu Yunnuo and Prince Huer Sa of the Western Lin Kingdom. Meanwhile, Princess Aliya of the Western...
  • A Prime Minister's Disguise

    #33

    Historical, Romance
    Richards Wang, Li Zixuan
    After peace was restored, the new emperor, Huo Jingheng, selected a worthy consort and summoned Yue Ling’er—the long-missing sister of the former dynasty’s prime minister, Yue Chi—into the palace to serve. Deeply protective of his sister, Yue Chi was reluctant to let her suffer in the palace. Moreover, as Huo Jingheng had recently shown increasing interest in matters and people...
  • Bright Eyes

    #34

    Historical, Romance
    Jiang Zhenyu, Wang Jiaxuan
    Li Zhian, the daughter of a Northern Jin general, who marries Zhu Huaichen, a Southern Liang hostage, due to her eye condition. However, she is betrayed by him. Reborn, Li Zhian regains her sight and decides to feign blindness for revenge. With the help of Zhu Huaijin, the Southern Liang Crown Prince, the two work together to right wrongs and ultimately find true love.
  • ShenDu Fox Detective

    #35

    Historical, Suspense
    Yin Xiaotian, Yang Yeming
    In the city of Luoyang, a series of serial murders shock the community, with all victims being young women. The city is gripped by fear and tension. The Imperial Court's deputy prefect, Hu Zhengyi, is urgently tasked with solving the case. The young martial artist Li Jianxing deliberately approaches Hu Zhengyi in search of the truth behind his family’s massacre... From phoenix murders...
  • Who Took My Heart Away

    #36

    Historical, Romance
    Liu Zhiyi, Wang Luqing
    Fang Xian, the leader of the Shadow Scouts, is forced to marry into the family but unexpectedly swaps souls with Kan Meiyuan, the eldest daughter who refuses the marriage? She schemes to break off the engagement, but he turns around and revitalizes the bathhouse! Watch this sweet and loving couple as they ‘switch lives’!
  • The Dawn to the Night

    #37

    Historical, Fantasy, Romance
    Wei Tianhao, Yu Zhongli
    Hua Zhaoyang, a cultivator from the Gu Yue Sect of the human race, who enters seclusion for five hundred years and breaks through to the Heaven-Human realm. He defeats his archenemy, the Shura Ye Tian, and enters the Illusory Ladder Realm. However, to truly become a Heaven-Human, Hua Zhaoyang must fulfill Ye Tian's dying wish—to save and prevent him from becoming a Shura. Thus, Hua...
  • Love Beyond the Curse

    #38

    Historical, Fantasy, Romance
    Dai Gaozheng, He Shi
    Chong Yang, a weary soul from the immortal Yongye Clan, seeks release from his endless existence by planting the Noctrose — a flower that blooms only for those ready to die. Yet, the flower refuses to open. Everything changes when he meets Ji Nanxing, a spirited girl from the fiery Yan Clan, burdened with a deadly curse. Her only hope of survival lies in marrying Chong Yang. As one...
  • Youthful Glory

    #39

    Historical, Romance
    Song Weilong, Bao Shang'en, Dai Luwa
    In the eleventh year of the Chengkang reign, Jiang Xu, who has been guarding the border for eight years, returns to the Da Xian dynasty to investigate the embezzlement of military funds in the Dingbei Army. Unexpectedly, the case of embezzlement involves a vast conspiracy, and to uncover the real culprit and purge the court, Jiang Xu voluntarily marries Ming Tan, a noblewoman from another...
  • Legend of Zang Hai

    #40

    Historical, Political, Suspense
    Xiao Zhan, Zhang Jingyi, Zhou Qi
    Overnight, the family of Zhi Nu, the son of Kua Duo, Chief of the Imperial Astronomical Observatory of the Great Yong Kingdom, was annihilated. He tempered his edges, acquired skills in construction and strategic mastery. Ten years later, under the alias Zang Hai, he returned to the capital and sought reconciliation with his enemy, the Marquis of Pingjin. In order to gain the Marquis's...
  • 2099

    #41

    Historical, Sci-fi, Romance
    Sierra Li, Sun Zeyuan
    Set in a virtual world, the drama tells the story of “laid-back emperor” Chen Xiaohua and his “AI fierce consort” Lady Xiao 2099, who join forces amid the political turmoil of the Chen Kingdom. Together, they outwit treacherous officials, fend off foreign enemies, and rewrite their destined paths, ultimately redeeming and empowering each other. In the series, Lady Xiao—armed...
  • The Prisoner of Beauty

    #42

    Historical, Romance, Political
    Song Zu Er, Liu Yuning, Xuan Lu
    During a time of chaos, Wei Shao, having suffered the loss of his father and brothers, devotes himself to revitalizing his family and taking on its heavy responsibilities. As he leads his clan to avenge the humiliating massacre they once endured, he comes to realize that what the people truly need is not revenge and war, but peace. For the sake of the people's livelihood, he sends a...
  • Just Wanna Be with You

    #43

    Historical, Fantasy, Romance
    He Jianqi, Ma Qiuyuan
    Cangyun Goddess Jiang Zhiyu, and Jiang Jinghuai, a young man from the Li Clan. Theyfall in love, but their relationship is opposed by Nangong Xiao, the leader of the Cangyun Clan, due to their difference in status. He sets a trap that turns their love into hatred. However, as their destinies continue to intertwine, they gradually uncover the truth. Their true love ultimately resolves...
  • Hidden Love

    #44

    Historical, Romance
    Zhang Chi, Zhao Xixi
    Li Chuchu, as an illegitimate daughter, was raised by the matriarch like a "Yangzhou Shou Ma" (a term referring to delicately trained courtesans), groomed only to be gifted as a concubine to secure the Li family's interests. She exhausted every ounce of her strength trying to escape her fate, never expecting to be ensnared by her own legitimate half-brother in an illicit bond. On the...
  • Contenders

    #45

    Historical, Drama
    Wei Zi, Yang Xuwen, Wang Ziwei
    The story centers on the adventures, vendettas, and loyalties of Cheng Hui, the former leader of the "Shanhai Gang." Though retired, he returns to Singapore to rebuild the gang when it comes under threat from rival factions. The assassination of Liu Xiongwu, the gang’s second-in-command, triggers a web of power struggles, territorial disputes, and schemes for ascension. As the second...
  • May All Your Wishes Come True

    #46

    Historical, Romance
    Meng En, Xu Ziyin
    The legendary thief Xu Ruyuan accidentally assumes a false identity and marries Lin Che, the second son of a noble family. Originally planning to steal the extravagant dowry and flee, she is quickly exposed by the cunning eldest son and the seemingly frail younger son, becoming a pawn in their mansion's power struggles. The entire thief family disguises themselves as part of her dowry...
  • Love Never Fails

    #47

    Fantasy, Immortal, Romance
    Liu Xueyi, Hu Yixuan, Ao Ruipeng
    At the 100-yearly flower festival in the heavenly realm, Hong Ning boldly confessed her love to the god Jin Xiu and wanted to be his divine queen. But she was told that there are differences between immortals and demons. In order to make a promise to Jin Xiu, she started a long road of immortal cultivation. When the flowers fall, she successfully went up to heaven but learned that he...
  • Love in Pavilion

    #48

    Historical, Romance, Fantasy
    Liu Shishi, Zhang Yunlong
    In ancient times, humans and demons coexisted. To resist the black fox’s attempts to corrupt hearts and to protect the safety of both races, the "Three Young Masters of Aolai" established boundaries between the inner and outer regions. They formed the Yi Qi Alliance, composed of prestigious families such as the Wangquan and Dongfang clans, and created the Inspection Division to oversee...
  • Doppelganger

    #49

    Historical, Romance
    Jade Cheng, Deng Kai
    Jiang Song, who begins living independently at the age of 16. With a rebellious nature and a strong survival instinct, she breaks free from the fate that was set to erase her existence. Despite being born into a patriarchal family and living in a feudal society where women hold a low status, Jiang Song refuses to be a helpless, tragic figure, and she refuses to accept her predetermined...
  • Serendipity

    #50

    Historical, Romance, Suspense
    Wang Ziqi, Lu Yuxiao, Wang Hongyi
    Jian Ming Shu, the young lady of the Jiangning Jian family, who unexpectedly falls off a cliff and loses her memory, escaping a tragic massacre of her family. She is saved by her love interest, Lu Chang, and they travel together to the capital for the imperial exam. As the story progresses, Ming Shu, who has doubts about her own identity, enters the inner courtyard to investigate and...
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