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.
Shadow Detective
#1
Historical, Suspense
Wang Xingyue, Wu Jiayi
In the early 1930s, a mysterious death in a female university student’s dormitory shocks Shanghai. During the investigation, Central Patrol Bureau detective Guan Cen meets Lu Yizhen, a college student passionate about detective novels. Their encounter leads to the uncovering of a seventeen-year-old cold case involving the abduction of a young girl. Two years later, Lu Yizhen applies...Realm's Night Rain Dreamlike
#2
Historical, Wuxia, Drama
Yan Zixian, Min Xinghan
Jiang Hu, once the leader of the "Bu Liang Ren" (a group of righteous outlaws), caused the loyal General Hu to be wrongfully accused due to his failure to escort the key witness Han Yang, leading to the suffering of his fellow Bu Liang Ren members. Years later, the Lu family admired his martial skills, and he devoted himself to repaying their kindness. Afterward, he wandered alone,...Legend of the Magnate
#3
Historical, Business, Drama
Chen Xiao, Sun Qian
The drama is set in the late Xianfeng era of the Qing Dynasty. It tells the story of scholar Gu Pingyuan, who is framed during the imperial examinations and exiled. Starting from escaping with a private salt merchant caravan, he embarks on a business journey, establishing himself through banking, building wealth in the tea trade, and founding his enterprise in the salt industry. Through...The Palace Gambit
#4
Historical, Romance, Drama
Aaron Deng, Jade Cheng
The sisters were presented to the imperial palace. The elder sister possessed breathtaking beauty, while the younger was clever and endearing. They had hoped for a peaceful life but repeatedly faced deadly schemes, with no way out. Joining forces, their combined brilliance won the emperor's favor in just a few months. Yet at the peak of their glory, the elder sister, pregnant with the...Top Scholar, Your Wife's at It Again!
#5
Historical, Romance, Drama
Gao Minrui, Guo Yuxin
The drama revolves around the mismatched marriage between a feisty woman from Muyun County and the newly crowned top scholar, depicting the emotional clashes and life conflicts sparked by their unexpected union.Fated in the Martial World
#6
Historical, Wuxia, Drama
Wu Chongxuan, Guan Chang, Chen Fangtong
The martial arts world was thrown into turmoil over the invincible treasure manual. Bai Jing, leader of the Phantom Palace, maintained neutrality with the manual but was betrayed by her husband Chai Yuguan. After using her to eliminate the Jiuzhou King Shen Tianjun, Chai Yuguan allied with five major sects to besiege the Phantom Palace, resulting in Bai Jing's tragic death. Young Bai...Gorgeous Dream
#7
Historical, Romance, Drama
Zeng Youzhen, Cui Yuxin
Shen Wanqing was accused of being unclean after four years in prison, and the Liu family killed her to gain fame. After changing her face and being reborn, she became a merchant girl named Lan Mengyan. To seek revenge, she married into the Liu family and captured the hearts of the father and son of the Liu family. Lan Mengyan put herself in danger to make the Liu family pay the price,...Dragon King's Decree
#8
Historical, Fantasy, Romance
Daisy Li, Ye Shengjia
The story follows Feng Zhilou, the disregarded seventh daughter of the Feng family, whose Nine-Yin constitution brands her as worthless and subjects her to constant familial ostracism. While gathering herbs, she rescues the mysterious and severely wounded Chu Moshang. After his recovery, she seeks his help to escape an arranged marriage with Jia Yu.Flying up without Disturb
#9
Historical, Fantasy, Romance
Li Hongyi, Lu Tingyu
Konghou, a neglected princess from a fallen kingdom in the mortal realm, accidentally stumbles into the world of cultivation through a twist of fate. There, she experiences what it's like to be universally adored, as everyone from her master and senior brothers to neighboring sects dotes on her. In an effort to toughen herself and gain real experience, she voluntarily leaves this comfortable...Love & Crown
#10
Historical, Romance
Ren Jialun, Peng Xiaoran
Ling Cangcang, a chivalrous heroine known for her fierce sense of justice and extraordinary martial arts, founds the Fenglai Pavilion, a sect dedicated to helping the oppressed. Xiao Huan, the young emperor of the Nanqi Dynasty, is deeply committed to the welfare of his people. However, the Grand Chancellor, in collusion with powerful factions from the martial world, has seized control...Fu Shi Xian Yi Bu Ran Chen
#11
Historical, Fantasy, Romance
Han Xiaoyao, Zhang Yuhan
Ten thousand years ago, the divine artifact of the Three Realms, the Fu Shi Mirror shattered, allowing Xie Yun(Evil) to escape and enter the body of a mortal youth named Yao Yang. The celestial immortal Bai Xiyin took Yao Yang as her disciple to purify the Xie Yun, ultimately sacrificing herself by infusing her own immortal essence into Yao Yang to suppress Xie Yun Using the secret...Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty Ⅲ: To Changan
#12
Historical, Suspense, Thriller
Yang Xuwen, Yang Zhigang
In the early golden age of the Tang Dynasty, Chang'an became a "chessboard" for various factions. The Tang Mystery team led by Lu Lingfeng and Su Wuming( whether by choice or circumstance) threw themselves into the game, stirring the tides of power under the "encouragement" of the emperor and princess. Within the walls of Chang'an, where "poetry and peril" coexisted, they once again...Returning Pearl
#13
Historical, Fantasy, Romance
Hu Lianxin, Luo Yizhou
Lin Suisui accidentally transmigrated into the already distorted plot of the original "Princess Pearl" story. She realizes that the only way to escape is to "set things right" by restoring the original plot. However, her plans are complicated when the cold-faced Prince Jing Yuan unexpectedly appears and entangles himself with her. Amid a series of unforeseen consequences caused by the...A Mission of the Heart
#14
Historical, Romance, Suspense
Ji Meihan, Meng En
The strange-strength girl Huang Yu, who worked as a handyman at Xiafeng Tower, accidentally stumbled into the Jinyiwei's secret investigation and execution site for a stolen silver case, becoming a suspect of Commander Lu Zhan. Although she was eventually cleared of false accusations, her supernatural abilities led Lu Zhan to coerce and recruit her into the Northern Administrative Bureau...Food for LUCKING
#15
Historical, Romance, Suspense
Gong Zhengye, Zheng Chuchen
The drama tells the story of Tian Jinjin, who lost her family at a young age and was adopted and raised by Mrs. Tian from Lehuo Mountain Villa. Fu Mingyang is a young general who was demoted to a small position due to his refusal to marry. During this time, he investigates the loss of official silver and meets Tian Jinjin at a post station. By chance, the two of them investigate together...Mountain Deity
#16
Historical, Fantasy, Suspense
Huang Junjie, Ding Xiaoying
The growth and revenge journey of the ginseng-gathering teenager Jin Shisan. Jin Shisan is clever, resourceful, and exceptionally talented, mastering the skills of mountain ginseng harvesting. He shares a deep bond with his adoptive father, Jin Buhuan. However, their peaceful life is shattered when Jin Buhuan is brutally murdered, prompting Jin Shisan to embark on a path of vengeance....Rise of Her Lady Physician
#17
Historical, Medical, Drama
Hong Xiao, Yang Ze
Due to a wrongful conviction, Rong Zelan stormed into the imperial palace alone, vowing to carve a path in the male-dominated Imperial Medical Academy. Facing the scorn and ridicule of male physicians, she wielded her medical skills as a blade, defying the odds; By curing the crown prince, saving the empress dowager, and quelling a plague, she earned merits that saved the people, becoming...Fight For Love
#18
Romance, Historical
Victoria Song, Ding Yuxi
Chu Yu’s father dies in battle, and her severely injured elder brother reveals to her that there is much more to the situation than it seems. Determined to uncover the truth, Chu Yu vows to investigate. Meanwhile, the Wei family suffers a devastating defeat in a battle, leaving only the youngest son, Wei Yun, alive. Chu Yu marries into the Wei family, assuming the identity of her...Life Like
#19
Romance, Historical
Li Ruotian, Zhao Andi
Disguised as the top courtesan of a famed nightclub, assassin Zhen Xu crosses paths by chance with Zhou Musheng, a member of the North City Chamber of Commerce on a secret mission. What begins as mutual deception soon turns into genuine affection. Facing deadly threats together, they ultimately unite to expose the Chamber’s crimes.Moonlit Order
#20
Historical, Romance, Comedy
Hani Kyzy, Huang Junjie
The head of the secret agency, the Snowy Garment Guards, Feng Zuoren, was ordered by Emperor Jia to infiltrate the Dingyuan Marquis residence to find the crown prince of the previous dynasty, intending to eliminate him and prevent any future troubles. However, in the process, Feng Zuoren discovered that behind Emperor Jia, someone was orchestrating an even greater conspiracy.Ferry of Souls
#21
Historical, Fantasy, Romance
Lu Yanqi, Li Jiulin
The Enigmatic Monster Inn hidden within the bustling metropolis lies a mysterious inn for monsters, accessible only to those fate deems worthy. Shangguan Fiye, a monster hunter, became trapped in this inn a millennium ago, cursed with immortality by the vengeful spirits of the monsters he had slain. To break the curse, he is forced to bring back the inn's former master, Dongfang Zhaobai,...Eternal Joy With You
#22
Historical, Romance
He Xuanlin, Yan Zixian
Xu Wanning, the daughter of a medicine merchant, who is ensnared by the villain Cui Yunfeng. Not only is she forced into a disreputable marriage with him, but she is also ruthlessly manipulated—first separated from her own child, then betrayed and oppressed by her husband, ultimately meeting a tragic end. In a dream, she relives her life and encounters Pei Heng, her destined partner....Sword and Beloved
#23
Historical, Romance, Fantasy
Cheng Yi, Li Yitong
Wang Quan Fu Gui is the son of Wang Quan Hong Ye and Dongfang Huaizhu, and the most powerful member of the Wang Quan family. Trained as a Daoist soldier, Fu Gui lived a life without freedom. Qing Tong, initially a spy planted by Poison Lady to gather intelligence on the Wang Quan family, regains her freedom with Fu Gui’s help. As their bond deepens, Fu Gui's longing for liberty and...Whispers of Fate
#24
Historical, Fantasy, Wuxia
Luo Yunxi
The leader of the notorious Ji Le Sect, Ye Mo, who had brought calamity to the martial world for many years, is finally defeated by a coalition of martial heroes. However, ten years later, the shadow of evil forces has not dissipated, and what appears to be a tranquil martial world is, in fact, seething with hidden currents. Tang Lici, who had originally withdrawn from the world, finds...Redemption
#25
Romance, Historical, Suspense
Duan Xiaowei, Ma Xiaoyu
Amidst the tumultuous Republic era, clandestine affection blossomed between Qin Manzhi, heiress to a criminal empire, and her bodyguard Lu Huai. Little did they know, their bond was but a pawn in a larger scheme. Lu Huai, together with the courtesan Zhou Liu, infiltrated the Qin household seeking vengeance, yet found himself unable to suppress his growing affection for Qin Manzhi. Torn...In The Name of Loyalty
#26
Historical, Romance
Meng En, Lin Qiyu
The best hunters often appear as prey. In order to assassinate the Emperor Shi Yu, Cheng Ge, an attendant official, immerses himself in the situation and enters the palace to become Shi Yu's personal robe attendant. During the assassination attempt, he becomes entangled in the power struggles of the court and implicated in the unresolved affairs of the previous dynasty. Should he advance...Blood River
#27
Historical, Wuxia, Action
Gong Jun, Peng Xiaoran
Turbulence rises in the martial world, where the young heroes of the Blood River forge their never-ending legends. As the leader of the world's premier assassin organization, Blood River, lies critically ill, the three contending family heads have each sent their assassins after him, triggering a deadly race against time that will determine the organization's future. Su MuYu, known...The Empress Dowager On A Second Spring
#28
Historical, Romance
Zhang Yuenan, Wang Xuan
Jiang Rong, a woman who falls into a coma during childbirth and unexpectedly wakes up to find herself transmigrated into the body of an empress dowager, having just given birth to a baby boy. With no memory of who the child’s father is—and aware that a widow giving birth is a grave taboo—she must find a way to survive while uncovering the truth. Forced to navigate between three...Yield to You
#29
Historical, Romance
Caesar Wu, Yue Yuting
Xiao Qiao, a daughter of the Qiao family, who marries Wei Shao in order to resolve a long-standing family feud. However, due to the generational enmity between their families, she is sent back to Youzhou the day after their wedding and is not allowed to enter the ancestral temple. Amidst family conflicts and obstacles created by Wei Shao's former lover, Su Ehuang, the two go through...Rescued the Lost Times
#30
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
#31
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
#32
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
#33
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
#34
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
#35
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
#36
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.Waiting for You
#37
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...Twin Fates
#38
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...The Guardians
#39
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...Hilarious Family 2
#40
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
#41
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...Echoes of The Self
#42
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...The Crush
#43
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,...A Naughty Princess
#44
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
#45
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
#46
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
#47
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
#48
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
#49
Historical, Wuxia
Cheng Yi, Gulnazar, Eleanor Lee
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
#50
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...
