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.
Rescued the Lost Times
#1
Historical, Romance
Song Yishan, Chang Bin
A girl, driven by revenge and willing to go to any lengths, crosses paths with a secret agent who conceals the truth to protect the realm. Suddenly turned into adversaries, the flames of vengeance tear through their tormented love, pulling them into a whirlpool of fate and setting the stage for the ultimate resolution of true love.Yummy Yummy Yummy
#2
Historical, Romance
Wang Yinglu, Li Yunrui
Shen family, who, through a twist of fate, arrive unexpectedly in Yong'an City and encounter Lin Yan, the Deputy Magistrate of Jingzhao. Together, they embark on an extraordinary journey filled with culinary delights, local customs, and an unconventional romance.Love in the Clouds
#3
Historical, Romance, Fantasy
Neo Hou, Lu Yuxiao
A cold and ruthless female war god, poisoned, seeks an antidote. She transforms into a delicate dancing girl to set a love trap for the wanton and dissolute poisoner Ji Bozai, in order to obtain the antidote. However, the other party also conceals their true self, pretending to fall into the trap. The two engage in a game of wit and deceit, push and pull in love, only to unexpectedly...A Farmer's Fortune
#4
Historical, Romance
Ma Qiuyuan, Pan Yihong
After a mishap, food blogger He Qingqing finds herself transported to an ancient pastoral world. There, she embarks on an epic journey to repay her debts through savvy entrepreneurship, navigates a marriage of convenience that blossoms into real love with Fu Qinghuai, and starts a family. Just as she achieves the pinnacle of success—thriving career, true love, and a loving family—she...Fated Hearts
#5
Historical, Romance
Li Qin, Chen Zheyuan
During the Battle of Pingling, after Jin Xiu Kingdom's army was defeated, Fu Yixiao, the red-clad archer, shot a world-shaking arrow that struck Feng Suige, the crown prince of Sushah, which immediately reversed the situation. However, shortly after the battle, Fu Yixiao unexpectedly fell off a cliff and lost all her memories. At the same time, Feng Suige, who was also being hunted...The Tower of Whispers
#6
Historical, Romance
He Landou, Deng Xiaoci
Lu Yingying, daughter of the Minister of Rites, lived a blissful early life until her parents fell victim to villains, causing her fate to plummet. Forced to become the consort of the tyrannical Emperor Jun Che, she was eventually wrongfully killed by him. Fortunately, she is reborn before all tragedies unfold. Determined to alter her family's destiny, Lu Yingying becomes resilient...Gemini
#7
Historical, Romance, Suspense
Zhou Junwei, Zhu Lilan
Xun Tian Sect Leader Xiao Jinyu, who was tragically assassinated, unexpectedly reincarnates into the body of the weak and blind Princess Consort Chu, Lu Zhao. Using her wisdom and courage, she joins forces with her nominal "twin brother" Xiao Ren to seek vengeance for both Lu Zhao and herself.Wo Zai Zhe Li Deng Ni
#8
Historical, Fantasy, Romance
Li Geyang, Zhu Lilan
The Netherworld serves as a nexus connecting the Divine Realm, the Demon Realm, and the Mortal World. All souls within it must cultivate diligently to attain reincarnation, with the results of their efforts determining the fate they may choose—be it in ancient or modern times, in the East or the West. Even the spirited Tong Feng is no exception. Through the cycles of rebirth, between...The Guardians
#9
Historical, Suspense, Action
Elvis Han, Zhang Yishan, Crystal Zhang
In 1939, Shanghai intelligence agent Gu Yangshan abducted Joseph Lee, a blind cryptography expert and his former Oxford classmate, in an attempt to force him to abandon his work of developing cryptographic systems for the Japanese army. Ding Yi, a minor actor from the Chaosheng Theatre Troupe, had originally been hired by the fearful Joseph Lee to impersonate him but unexpectedly found...Twin Fates
#10
Historical, Fantasy, Romance
Akilyar, Feng Wanhe
Chi Yu, a Phoenix divine beast from the Blaze Clan who had sealed his heart against love. By chance, he meets Mu Lingxue, a mortal girl whose family was betrayed and murdered by treacherous villains. On a night of the full moon, a bond is forged between human and beast, forming a twin-life contract. Together, they struggle and grow through countless hardships, ultimately joining forces...Hilarious Family 2
#11
Historical, Romance, Comedy
Li Jiaqi, He Saifei, Ren Hao
The innkeeper Ai Sixi, a staunch celibacy advocate, finds herself targeted by the authorities as a "singlehood exemplar" due to an absurd lawsuit. To help her out of this predicament, Jing Kan, who owes Ai Sixi a debt of gratitude, is forced to marry her. What begins as a marriage of convenience, with both expecting to go their separate ways soon after, takes a dramatic turn when the...Spring Fever
#12
Historical, Romance, Suspense
Zhu Lilan, Geng Yeting
Beginning with the corruption case in Ningzhou, this story follows the thrilling investigative journey of Ye Qinglan—the daughter of a disgraced official, reduced to servitude after her family’s downfall—and Shen Que, the young lord of the Xuan State Manor, who operates in secrecy while investigating cases undercover. From initial unfamiliarity and suspicion to standing side by...The Crush
#13
Historical, Romance
Li Geyang, Sun Yining
Modern CEO Lin Yuhao's consciousness is transported into the tea merchant game she developed, where she embodies Wei Xiaotang, the new daughter-in-law of the Li family. To return to her own world, she must complete the game's mission and obtain the title of "World's Best Tea." Thus, Wei Xiaotang joins forces with her husband, Li Zixuan, embarking on a journey filled with wit, courage,...Echoes of The Self
#14
Historical, Romance
Chen Yao, Quan Yilun
Zhou Ruoxi, who, in pursuit of ambition, abandons her love for Prince Yan, Li Yan, and schemes her way into marrying the Crown Prince. Just as she is about to hold supreme power, Li Yan storms the palace under the banner of “cleansing the court and executing the treacherous empress,” capturing her in the imperial harem. Yet, this act is not vengeance but his desperate attempt at...A Naughty Princess
#15
Historical, Romance
Chen Ruifeng, Deng Lingshu
Lian Xiang, a girl unaware of her true identity, who travels to Cuiyu Manor to seek refuge with relatives. After the manor is destroyed, she is forced into exile and is fortunately taken in by Prince Bai Yihan, becoming his attendant. Unbeknownst to Bai Yihan, who is tasked with secretly investigating the whereabouts of a lost folk princess, the very person he is searching for is right...The Mission Is to Return the Pearls
#16
Historical
Fu Qianwen, Zhang Xingyao
During the Eastern Han Dynasty, the Southern Pearls of Hepu were exceedingly precious, worth fortunes, and gambling on pearls was a widespread practice. Li Ling, known as the "Pearl Prince," was ruined by a magistrate who rigged a pearl gambling scheme, forcing him into bankruptcy and reducing him to a manipulated puppet controlled by pearl price-fixers. He met a tragic end as a scapegoat....Between Love and Frost
#17
Historical, Romance
Han Leyao, Wang Junhao
Chu Minghui, having survived a massacre orchestrated by her gold-digging stepfather who seized her family’s fortune and murdered her loved ones, changed her name and identity to seek revenge. To achieve her goal, she entered into a contractual relationship with the influential Young Marshal, agreeing to help him assassinate his younger brother, Gu Tongpei. Through numerous encounters,...Lust and Lies
#18
Historical, Romance
Ke Ying, Zhang Tingrui
Ruan Feifei, a homeless girl, accidentally replaces a famous socialite and enters the wealthy Huo family. She transforms into the heiress Huo Qingwan, navigating complex power dynamics to seek revenge while becoming entangled in a tumultuous romance with the domineering young marshal, Huo Xiu, amidst intense family conflicts.The Sun in the Dark
#19
Historical, Fantasy, Romance
Wang Ziyi, Qi Yuchen
Born under the stigma of being a demon, Bai Xiaoying cultivates immortality to avenge her father’s death and becomes bound by soul to the Night God, Ye Chenyuan. As affection grows between them, Ye Chenyuan sacrifices himself to help her awaken, exposing the Immortal Lord’s scheme of manipulating the Night God. With the aid of her allies, Bai Xiaoying slays the Immortal Lord and...The Journey of Legend
#20
Historical, Wuxia
Cheng Yi, Gulnazar, Xu Zhenxuan
Xiao Mingming, once a passionless “nobody” whose love for wuxia novels had been worn down by reality, embarks on a journey through the martial world from the perspective of his novel’s protagonist, Xiao Qiushui. From a hot-blooded young swordsman of modest skill, Xiao Qiushui ultimately grows into a great hero of loyalty and righteousness, devoted to protecting his country. Thereafter,...Wild Ambition Bloom
#21
Historical, Business, Drama
Rayzha Alimjan, Tony Yang
In 1916, Chu Shaohua marries Chen Dashun, the eldest son of the Chen family pharmacy, to save her brother Chu Shaozhong. With her integrity and sharp business skills, she earns the trust of the Chen patriarch and becomes the pharmacy’s manager. After the sudden deaths of Chen Dashun and his father, Chen Ershun inherits the shop but squanders its wealth, leaving the business on the...Be Her Resilience
#22
Historical, Business, Family
Wang Yifei, Peng Yaqi
Set against the backdrop of Republican-era Yuncheng, the story follows two sisters of vastly different origins, Song Jiayu and Huo Ran, who are forced into the vortex of a family conspiracy and struggle to survive. From opposition to alliance, they outwit powerful forces through business strategies and strike back step by step with underworld tactics. In the end, they not only unmask...The Maid
#23
Historical, Romance
Deng Kai, Zhao Xixi
As a concubine-born daughter, Shen Yuqing suffered constant humiliation in the Duke’s household, and her mother, Qin Xiaoniang, was murdered. To take revenge, she disguised herself as Xiyan, a courtesan at Meixiang Pavilion, and approached the regent Pei Ji. With her beauty and wit, Xiyan gradually won Pei Ji’s trust and affection. In secret, she plotted to expose the conspiracy...Tales of Palace Schemes
#24
Historical, Romance
Yu Yin, Liu Ning
Ji Yanlun, a wrongly accused imperial censor who is exiled and assassinated. His daughter, Ji Ruyā, disguises herself and enters the imperial palace to clear her father’s name, navigating a treacherous path to uncover the truth. With limited time, how will she track down the murderer? In the perilous depths of the harem, how will she confront the looming dangers and the affections...A Fleeting Dream
#25
Historical, Romance
Yan Zixian, Han Leyao
The series tells the captivating tale of a Chinese Republican love story between the alluring and vengeance-driven "Red Rose" Du Youmeng and the frail yet cunning, strategically brilliant "Jade-Faced Gentleman" Pei Yuze. Bound by a shared quest for revenge, they form an alliance that gradually blossoms into a deep reliance and passionate romance.Go Up Against The Immortal
#26
Historical, Fantasy
Zhang Hongming, Xiang Xin, Guo Xinyu
Chen Yuanqi, born into a humble family, sacrificed everything to support his beloved’s studies, only to be betrayed and cast off a cliff. Awakened to divine powers, he swore to defy fate and rewrite his destiny. Joined by a cold and aloof saintess, a seductive demoness, and a mischievous spirit girl, he embarked on a path of vengeance—cutting down noble clans, destroying demonic...Destiny of the General's Bride
#27
Historical, Romance
He Shi, He Shankai
The young maiden Su Hua elopes with General Xiao Yun for love, but is betrayed by her sister and violated and buried alive by the second young master, Xiao Ye. After her “rebirth,” she returns as the courtesan Qing Yan, marries into the Xiao household through a deal with Xiao Yun, and begins her path of vengeance. Overcoming countless trials, she rescues other persecuted women,...Voyage to HaiHun
#28
Historical, Fantasy
Mao Zijun, Huang Riying, Geng Yeting
Wang Heng, a disheartened man from the modern world, unexpectedly finds himself in the Western Han dynasty, where he encounters De Jiu—a heroine who looks exactly like his ex-girlfriend. Carrying the memories of his real life, Wang Heng befriends the cheerful Prince Liu He. Through misunderstandings and challenges, the two become close friends, while De Jiu joins them as a trusted...The Queen of Attack
#29
Historical, Romance
Yu Cong, Dai Gaozheng
The heir to the royal title, Xiao Xian, sends people to search for his beloved Lin Hong’er, whom he once encountered among the common folk. However, the lookalike Xu Ziyi assumes Lin Hong’er’s identity. To protect their secret, the Xu family murders Lin Hong’er’s entire family and leaves her disfigured. Saved by the mysterious chivalrous physician Shen Tuyu, Lin Hong’er...The Time of Rebirth
#30
Historical, Fantasy
Wang Haoxuan, Lu Zhaohua
Lin Yue, who was trapped in the same day’s time loop for a hundred thousand years. By chance, he saves the young saintess of the Wangxian Sect and finally breaks free from the cycle. From then on, carrying the wisdom and experience of a hundred millennia, Lin Yue embarks on an epic adventure across the Hongmeng Continent—where even the foe he could not defeat in all those years...The Dauntless Youths
#31
Historical, Youth, Romance
Li Zhuozhao, Zhang Kangle, Yu Jiwei
The King of Shangshan, gravely ill and obsessed with finding the legendary “Elixir of Immortality,” commands the vassal states to send their sons to court and form a Crown Prince Battalion tasked with seeking the medicine. At its core are four very different youths: Jiang Wenhuan, the unruly “troublemaker”; Kunwu, a downtrodden slave with a hidden past; Chong Yibiao, a warrior...Qing Qing Hu Yin
#32
Historical, Fantasy, Romance
Han Xiaoyao, Sun Yan'en
Thousands of years ago, the young cultivator Yao Ling’er failed her heavenly tribulation and fell into the freezing abyss. On the brink of death, she was saved when a giant fox used its own body to warm her, helping her survive and ultimately transcend the tribulation. In order to bring salvation, Yaoyang could only rely on Yao Ling’er’s love for him to forcibly reverse the power...Dangerous Love
#33
Historical, Romance
Gao Mingchen, Han Leyao
To avenge his father, Xu Beisheng acknowledges the enemy as his “father” and infiltrates the Governor’s side. When he learns of the arranged marriage between the Xu and Zhou families, he deliberately draws close to Zhou Menghuan to sabotage it—only to find himself falling for her in the process. Once the truth is exposed, Zhou Menghuan hardens her heart, turning dark and marrying...The Demon
#34
Historical, Fantasy, Romance
Hu Dandan, Yang Ze
In the mountains dwells a great "Demon", where fate stirs at the sight of an old acquaintance. A lingering wisp of divine consciousness is awakened by the story of this life. Once an unrivaled “demonic king of ten thousand evils,” Fan Dayao suffers defeat at the hands of the noble young master Shen Wangchen. Forced to reform, she embarks on a hilarious and bittersweet “transformation...Shadow Love
#35
Historical, Romance, War
Song Yi, Cheng Lei
General Li Shuang of Tai Jin is a valiant and battle-hardened warrior, ordered to uncover a hidden traitor within one month. One day, she rescues a gravely injured man who has lost all memory and brings him back to her camp. The man begs to stay by her side and follow her into battle. Li Shuang grants him the name Jin An, symbolizing everlasting peace for Tai Jin. Together, they expose...Luminosity Behind the Palace
#36
Historical, Romance
Hu Lianxin, Fan Zhixin
The daughter of a noble family, Su Leyu, was raised under the guidance of the Empress and grew up sharing a deep bond with Prince Ji, Yin Changyan. However, Yin Changyan staged a coup to seize the throne and married her to consolidate his power. After being granted the title of Virtuous Consort, Su Leyu continued to uphold the late emperor’s vision, overcoming countless obstacles...Recruit a General to Lead the Troops
#37
Historical, Romance, Fantasy
Yuan Ziming, Sun Yanqing
Modern-day delivery rider Li Chengyu unexpectedly travels back in time and becomes a general. To investigate a mysterious case, he goes undercover in Qingfeng Fortress and is forced to marry into the bandit stronghold. There, he and the leader Chen Xinrou move from mutual exploitation to growing affection, while facing fierce power struggles within the fortress.Everbloom Dynasty
#38
Historical, Romance
Sun Zihang, Huang Yuzi
Seventeen years ago, Yan Jiehuan was rejected by her stepmother and sent to the mountains to recuperate and study medicine. Seventeen years later, she happily returns home for her father’s birthday, only to be framed upon arrival—forced to witness her father’s tragic death and accused of being his murderer. With wit and resolve, she overcomes layers of interrogation, clears her...Moonlit Reunion
#39
Romance, Historical, Fantasy
Xu Kai, Tian Xiwei
An aloof gentleman and a pampered noblewoman lead double lives—by day, they are joyful lovers; by night, they fight to the death, all to protect peace and ensure tranquility for the land.A Forbidden Marriage
#40
Historical, Romance, Fantasy
Zhou Jieqiong, Mao Zijun
The alluring and unruly Saintess Wangyue of the Sacred Fire Sect narrowly escapes death and is reborn as a destitute orphan. Determined to fulfill a wish she could not accomplish in her past life—winning the heart of the esteemed elder of a righteous sect, Yang Qing—she embarks on her new life with this goal in mind. By a twist of fate, Wangyue and Yang Qing come to know and understand...When Destiny Brings The Demon
#41
Historical, Fantasy, Romance
Arthur Chen, Wang Yinglu
After being sealed in the mountain for 500 years, Sima Jiao, the ancestor of the Gengchen Immortal Mansion, meets with Liao Jianyan, who accidentally arrives in the Immortal Cultivation Realm, and is subdued by her "salty fish" instincts, from which Liao begins to guide Sima Jiao towards goodness and becomes the person who changes him. During the process, they develop a love for each...Her Feast
#42
Fantasy, Romance, Historical
He Hongshan, Xie Binbin
Zhang Wangge is framed and tortured, and after her death, she unexpectedly returns to three years earlier. Carrying the memories of her previous life, she approaches police captain Lu Ye to uncover the truth. At the same time, Lu Ye’s dreams keep guiding her with hidden clues. When the fog within the dreams is finally lifted, Lu Ye willingly embraces the truth, even if it means sinking...Duel on Mount Hua: The Five
#43
Historical, Wuxia
Zhou Yiwei, Vengo Gao, Ming Dow
The reappearance of the peerless martial arts manual <em>Nine Yin True Sutra</em>, which sparks fierce battles across the martial world. A young girl, Jialan, unexpectedly becomes a “living map” to the manual’s whereabouts, pursued relentlessly by various factions. Along the way, she befriends top martial arts masters Huang Yaoshi, Ouyang Feng, Duan Zhixing, and Hong Qi. The greatest...Threads of Destiny
#44
Historical, Romance
Zhu Lilan, Qin Tianyu
Jiang Xueying, the eldest daughter of the Jiang family, who, after both she and her younger sister Jiang Yuer are reborn, swaps her marriage arrangement to become the heir’s wife. In the inner courtyard, she engages in clever battles with Jiang Yuer and other women of the household, wins over her seemingly frivolous husband, and joins forces with him to expose the villains’ schemes.Legend of the Female General
#45
Historical, Romance, Wuxia
Zhou Ye, Cheng Lei
To preserve her family's noble title, He Yan, the eldest daughter of the He family, is forced to wear a mask and disguise herself as the family's legitimate heir, "He Ru Fei." In her youth, she meets the prodigious Xiao Jue at Xianchang Academy, but to escape her family's fate, she leaves the academy and heads to the battlefield. Years later, He Yan returns in glory, only to be betrayed...Sinful Marriage
#46
Historical, Romance
Fang Jin, Terry Guo
Shu Minister's daughter Shen Yuanzhi takes the blame for her lover and is forced to marry into the Marquis's household, where she suffers relentless revenge from Fan Xingxu. After the two expose Gu Hengyuan's conspiracy, they become entangled in a treasonous plot. Deciding to turn the tables, they join forces—gradually resolving misunderstandings and growing closer. Together, they...Southern Emperor and Northern Beggar
#47
Historical, Wuxia, Romance
Peter Ho, Hani Kyzy, Ming Dow
Duan Zhixing, crown prince of Dali, who flees an arranged marriage and bonds instantly with Beggar Sect disciple Hong Qi. A case of mistaken identity leads Yi Huo, a tribal girl, to believe Hong Qi is her betrothed, turning a mishap into fate. Through chance, Hong Qi masters powerful martial arts and rises to lead the Beggar Sect. But an old feud between their fathers drives the brothers...Be Not Meant to Be
#48
Historical, Romance
Li Mozhi, Dai Gaozheng
Ye Nanzhao, a woman in the Republican era who, after being betrayed by her ex-husband and losing her beloved daughter, is abducted while seeking justice. Forced to assume the identity of a deceased woman, she becomes the second concubine of the wealthy Lu family. By a twist of fate, her treacherous ex-husband ends up as the family’s new son-in-law. To make matters worse, the woman...The Wanted Detective
#49
Historical, Suspense, Thriller
Wang Xingyue, Xiang Hanzhi
On the day of his wedding, Xiao Beiming, the top detective of the Great Qi, is framed as the demon Yesha and accused of murdering his master and betraying the nation. He escapes by jumping into Fengbo Lake. Three years later, Xiao Beiming returns to the capital and gains the trust of his junior sister, Zhong Xueman. In the darkness, he teams up with a group of intelligent and courageous...Eastern Heretic and Western Venom
#50
Historical, Wuxia
Zhou Yiwei, Vengo Gao, Chen Duling
Huang Yaoshi and Ouyang Feng, two eccentric newcomers to the martial world—one carefree as an immortal, the other innocent as a child. As both allies and adversaries, embodying both righteousness and villainy, they disrupt the established order of the martial arts realm, unleashing a storm of unpredictable chaos in a turbulent era.
