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.
Voyage to HaiHun
#1
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
#2
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...Qing Qing Hu Yin
#3
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...The Time of Rebirth
#4
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
#5
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...Dangerous Love
#6
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
#7
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
#8
Historical, Romance
Song Yi, Cheng Lei, Bi Wenjun
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
#9
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
#10
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
#11
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
#12
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
#13
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
#14
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
#15
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
#16
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
#17
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
#18
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...Southern Emperor and Northern Beggar
#19
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
#20
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...Sinful Marriage
#21
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...The Wanted Detective
#22
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
#23
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.Spring Rewritten
#24
Historical, Romance, Suspense
Bian Tianyang, Ji Shuyi
The daughter of a wealthy merchant, Zhao Chunman, infiltrates the Yuchun Opera House to avenge her father's death but is tragically killed by Zhou Chi, the second-in-command of the Yi Gang. When time resets, Chunman realizes that events seem different. To uncover the truth behind her father’s death and change her own fate, she repeatedly faces life-altering choices, strategizing step...Blades Amid Blossoms
#25
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
#26
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
#27
Historical, Wuxia, Action
Zhou Yiwei, 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
#28
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
#29
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
#30
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,...Returned Master
#31
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...In the Name of Dawn
#32
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...Spring's Gentle Return
#33
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...Coroner's Diary
#34
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
#35
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...Royal Upstart
#36
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
#37
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
#38
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
#39
Romance, Historical, Comedy
Li Yitong, Liu Yuning
Eighteenth-tier “nobody” actress Song Xiaoyu unexpectedly finds herself transported into the very historical drama script she is auditioning for, transformed into the ill-fated heroine Song Yimeng. Before she can make sense of the situation, she literally runs into the script’s male lead, Nan Heng. Forced to live as a “character in the book,” Song Xiaoyu launches into a frantic,...The Princess's Gambit
#40
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
#41
Historical, Romance
Victor Huang, Richards Wang, Guan Chang
The young girl Xiu Ju came from a poor family—her mother was bedridden with illness, and her elder brother and sister-in-law oppressed her relentlessly. Despite her hardships, she was clever and skillful. Every morning, she would go near the schoolhouse, selling small trinkets to earn money for her mother’s medicine while secretly listening to the lessons. There, she met the forthright...A Dream Like The True Love
#42
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...To Get Master
#43
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.Above The Clouds
#44
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.Falling for Divinity
#45
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
#46
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
#47
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
#48
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
#49
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
#50
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...
