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.
Phoenix Rising
#1Romance, Fantasy, DramaAfter being killed by her enemies, Qi Yuan wakes up on the eve of her arranged marriage, carrying the memories of her past life and a fierce determination to defy fate and make her enemies pay. At the same time, she unexpectedly crosses paths with Prince Jing, Xiao Yunting, earlier than before. Neither of them knows that this rebirth was actually bought by Xiao Yunting with his own...Linglong's Ferry
#2Fantasy, Drama, FriendshipSet in Qimen during the late Qing Dynasty, the story follows Qiao Xin, a modern tea master, who travels back in time and takes over the body of Hu Linglong, a woman disguised as a man to inherit her family's tea business. Together, they improve black tea production, compete against foreign merchants, and uphold the spirit of tea culture amid family conflicts and national upheaval.Ashes to Crown
#3Romance, PoliticalChu Zhao, a general's daughter, is determined not to become a sacrifice for Xiao Xun's rise to power. She discovers that taking the initiative is the only way to change her fate. In her difficult struggle against destiny, she meets Xie Yanlai, the neglected son of the Xie family. She brings light into his dark and gloomy life, helping him break free from fate's chains and climb step...Mountain Deity
#4Romance, Fantasy, DramaWhile receiving an offering from her believers, the mountain deity Chun Jian discovers that the sacrificed person, Ji Jiu, is connected to her unfinished heavenly tribulation. She decides to keep him by her side in hopes of overcoming the tribulation. Unbeknownst to her, Ji Jiu is actually trying to dig out her divine heart to resurrect his lover. As they spend time together, Ji Jiu...The Reborn Young Lord
#5Comedy, Romance, DramaThe story follows a modern man whose soul travels into the body of Ning Chen, an illegitimate child of the Ning family in the Daxuan Kingdom. Humiliated and mistreated, he finally awakens. With his literary talent, he attracts attention in the capital, joins the Supervisory Bureau to solve cases, invents firearms that change the course of battle, and ventures to the border to capture...A Thousand Miles to Your Heart
#6Romance, ComedyQi Zhi, a royal chicken keeper, is secretly appointed by the emperor as an imperial investigator to find princes from various regions who have the ability to inherit the throne. Along the way, he teams up with the crown prince and Princess Ouyang Yan of Yan Kingdom. Together, they uncover one "conspiracy" after another, leading to many funny and unexpected situations. In the end, each...Cage of Shadows
#7Suspense, Wuxia, ThrillerNan Yanzhi, the daughter of a craftsman, witnesses the massacre of her family. She becomes a disciple of Zhuang Wujiu, transforming from an innocent young girl into a vengeful "evil girl" struggling in the mire. Using only the few clues she has, she ventures alone into the Lingya Tower to seek revenge. Legend has it that everyone who enters the Lingya Tower becomes a beast in an arena—none...The Tang Mist S1
#8Suspense, Drama, ThrillerSet during the Chuigong era of the Wu Zhou Dynasty, the drama focuses on Di Renjie's perilous journey as he is ordered to inspect the Jiangnan Circuit. Through five strange and eerie cases, it unveils the complex web of power and desire hidden beneath the prosperous surface of a golden age.Tang Dynasty Occult Mysteries
#9Suspense, Crime, DramaIn the prosperous Tang Dynasty, Li Jinglan, the daughter of a prefectural governor, possesses a rare talent for examining corpses and solving cases. Together with the mysterious "ghost detective" Jue Ming and the highly skilled constable Su Yu'an, she hunts down criminals and unravels one bizarre case after another. Amid the fog and bloodshed, Li Jinglan and Jue Ming develop feelings...My Daughter Cultivates, I Get 10x Stronger
#10FantasyLin Mo (Lucas Lewis) transmigrates into the body of a useless son-in-law in the Su family. His life begins in disaster: his wife goes missing, and his adopted daughter Su Qingluo (Elena Scott) hates him with a deep, burning resentment. However, he awakens the “Filial Father–Obedient Daughter System” — for every tenfold return on his adopted daughter’s cultivation,...Soul Shift: The Matriarch's Awakening
#11DramaShen Chuwei (Cecelia Sharples) suddenly realizes that her gentle, virtuous mother, Bai Ruyi (Rachel White) — once the perfect example of obedience and grace — has completely changed after waking up one day. Her mother claims that her soul transmigrated into this world, and that her real hometown is actually Northeast China. She also tells Shen Chuwei that she is nothing...The Demon's Pursuit
#12Fantasy, Romance, DramaA divorced modern couple accidentally falls into an ancient world overrun by demons. They go from opposing each other to working together to solve demonic mysteries. Through episodic demonic incidents, they push forward the main plot. As they break the rules and taboos of the demonic world, the story weaves together political intrigue and emotional redemption. In the end, they rediscover...The Regent's Iron Return
#13FantasyChu Ning transmigrated into the body of the eighteenth prince of the Chu dynasty, who had been living among commoners. After being returned to the royal family, he became a pawn on the front lines, constantly used as a scapegoat by his scheming brothers. In the face of despair, he awakened the “Supreme Power System.” With extraordinary intelligence and strategy, he turned...Shadows of the Late Spring
#14Romance, DramaWithin the palace walls, she is the Second Princess, hiding her sharp edge while secretly making poisons for medicinal purposes. Outside the palace, he is an assassin carrying the blood debt of his family's massacre, living under a false name and searching for his lost sister. At a palace banquet, a masked figure from the past returns—but the tattoo on his back has been erased....Daughter of Fortune
#15Romance, FantasyShen Zhinian and her legitimate elder sister Shen Nanqiao are both reborn. In their previous lives, Shen Nanqiao entered the palace as a concubine, while Shen Zhinian married a poor scholar. Both died miserable deaths. To avoid the disasters of the palace that befell her in her past life, Shen Nanqiao forcefully sends Shen Zhinian into the palace in her place. Step by step, Shen...The Heir
#16Business, RomanceIn the mid-Ming Dynasty, a tribute ink case shattered the long-standing balance of the Huizhou ink industry, causing the century-old ink-making family, Li Ink, to fall from grace. Severely weakened, Li Ink struggled while the Luo family’s ink business rose to prominence, enjoying unrivaled glory—only to ultimately collapse due to political entanglements, leaving the family in ruins. ...Lightkeeper of Jigu Temple
#17Fantasy, Suspense, ThrillerDuring the chaotic period of warlord conflict, an old military medic nicknamed "Old Drunkard" returns to his hometown and takes shelter at Jigu Temple. He rescues a widow named Ru Ling, exposes a conspiracy involving child sacrifice under the guise of a "mountain god ritual" and becomes the temple's lightkeeper. He reforms a wayward young man named Dong Sheng, helps him crack a weapons...General, Stop Teasing Me
#18RomanceOn the day of the wedding ceremony, the man holding the red silk knot with her was not the gravely ill eldest brother, but Pei Yi (Neil Langley) instead. Before passing away, the eldest brother left behind a letter of divorce to set her free, while the second brother departed for the frontier. Left alone to care for the widows and children of the family, Xue Yu (Ella Warner) survived...My New Husband, The Eunuch
#19RomanceYu Nian transmigrates into a novel as the love-brained supporting heroine whose entire family is doomed to be wiped out. The moment she opens her eyes, she is slapped after having her engagement annulled by the Crown Prince. Then comes an even worse problem—a shady system binds her with a deadly mission: if she doesn’t kiss the mad and ruthless eunuch Chunyu Han, she will...Chronicles of Auspicious Order
#20Comedy, School, YouthQin Zhaoxue is the head of Xinshu Academy. He wears a loose robe, has a few long black beard strands on his face, and is short in stature with a voice like a boy whose voice hasn't yet changed. By chance, Jiang Yanqiu and Shen Qingwu discover that he is actually a girl. Chu Mingyuan is the son of a local powerful Chu family. He appears gentle on the outside but has a cruel heart....My Sweet Obsession
#21RomanceShen Qingwu (Rue Sean) is unexpectedly transported to another world and becomes a maid in a marquis’s manor. After years of careful effort, she finally rises to become a second-rank maid serving the legitimate young lady. Her only goal is to save enough money to buy back her freedom and live life on her own terms. But her cautious nature and quiet resilience unexpectedly catch...The Coffin Bride's Revenge
#22Fantasy, RomanceLing Ji, the Lord of the Undead, possesses the body of Mu Wanling, the true daughter of a marquis's family, and sets out to avenge the injustices inflicted upon her by the Mu family. Along the way, she saves Shen Moxun, the cursed Prince Ling, and the two form an alliance to uncover the mastermind behind a series of dark conspiracies. As they navigate deadly palace intrigues and a...The Crow Princess of Fortune
#23Fantasy, ComedySui Sui, the young mistress of the Mystic Crow Clan, is born with the natural ability to communicate with all beasts. However, she is mistaken for a bringer of disaster and abandoned on a burial ground. Relying on her wits and innate divine powers, she helps Prince Jing, Xiao Heng—a man cursed as a solitary star destined to bring misfortune to those around him—break evil...Zhan Zhao Adventures
#24WuxiaHuo Linglong, the eldest daughter of Linglong Manor, runs away from home to escape an arranged marriage. At a mountain inn, she encounters a mysterious man in black who, though gravely injured, possesses extraordinary skills. The man in black, hunted by both righteous and villainous factions, repeatedly comes to her aid, piquing her curiosity. She later discovers that he is none other...Vow in Ashes
#25Romance, DramaIn the 24th year of the Changhe era, the death of the founding emperor sparks a succession struggle. Yan Qingshu is framed, her engagement is broken off, and her family is destroyed. She is rescued by Xiao Jingyan. The two join forces to return to the capital and take revenge, exposing the treasonous plots of the Prince of Ling and the Xie family. Through life-and-death trials, they...Crowned by Betrayal
#26DramaSu Mingyu (Natalie Scott), the legitimate eldest daughter of a general’s family, in her previous life had blindly trusted her husband Xiao Yu, only to be betrayed by her sister-in-law Jiang Lanyi, ultimately witnessing the destruction of her family and dying a tragic death. Reborn and returning, she no longer indulges in love. She decisively breaks off her engagement, systematically...Kill Me Tomorrow
#27RomanceXiao Ningyue (Charlotte Nweman), known as the "Number One Female Useless in Daxia," was sent by her father to marry into Beiyuan, becoming the bride of the tyrant Wen Renyan (Henry North), who had killed his father to seize the throne. On their wedding night, she sparked the emperor's curiosity with just one sentence: "I'll kill him tomorrow." From that moment on, she lived life on...Daddy's Little Witch
#28FantasyChu Ran (Charlotte Rivers) transmigrates into the body of the Sixth Princess of Great Xia, a child branded as an omen of disaster. The original princess was secretly harmed, while her mother, Wen Xue, suffered endless humiliation and torment within the palace. Inheriting the original owner's lingering obsession, Chu Ran vows to seek revenge, protect her mother, and fulfill the three...From Pauper to Preceptor
#29DramaCivil service exam instructor Chen Wen (William Carter) transmigrates into the body of an impoverished scholar and founds Zhizhi Academy. Using logical teaching methods and personalized instruction, he mentors students such as Gu Ci (Charles Goodman) and Zhang Chengzong. He introduces techniques like mistake notebooks and weekly assessments, helping his disciples dominate the imperial...Grace Turns Vengeful
#30HistoricalZhaoyue was sent from the Southern Frontier to the royal court of the Central Plains as a child. Raised alongside the princes, she was destined to become a bridge between the two nations. Whoever won her hand in marriage would gain the support of the Southern Frontier, and by imperial decree, the prince she chose would be named the future Crown Prince. In her previous life, Zhaoyue...The Foolish Wife He Adores
#31RomanceAt the age of seven, Zhu Xiaoying (Emma Doyle) drank poison in place of Xu Feimo (Stephen Grayson), leaving her mind forever frozen in childhood. Years later, on her way to fulfill a marriage promise, she mistakenly ends up in the bridal sedan of the provincial governor, Xu Fengqing (Dylan Everett). What began as a wedding mix-up slowly becomes the gentlest turning point in her life....Love by Force
#32Romance, DramaWen Renya, the daughter of a duke, wants to recruit a scholar as her husband. She falls in love with the top scholar Lu Chen at first sight and pursues him passionately. Though Lu Chen appears cold and aloof, he has a mysterious past. He hides in the capital to investigate the death of his foster mother and uncover the secrets of the imperial court. To get closer to him, Wen Renya...A Splendid Match
#33Romance, DramaGu Jinzhao, the eldest daughter of the Gu family, has lived with her grandmother's family since birth. Neglected by her biological parents but doted on by her grandmother, she grows up living life on her own terms. After returning to the Gu family, Gu Jinchao keeps her claws out, dealing boldly with all kinds of people and situations, unlike typical young ladies of noble households....No Doubt in Us
#34Romance, Fantasy, ComedyThe civil-minded Emperor Xiao Jinyun, who knows no martial arts, and the warrior Queen Xu Yu, who wields a sword, despise each other. But after an accident swaps their bodies, they have no choice but to accept reality. As they play each other's roles, they gradually resolve their misunderstandings and learn to love and trust one another. The emperor, now in the queen's body, witnesses...Prince of the Wasteland
#35DramaSpecial forces soldier Xia Tian (Tyler Hayes) is transported into the Great Xia Dynasty and becomes the Ninth Prince. Because he carries the bloodline of the former dynasty, everyone wants him dead — the emperor, the crown prince, and even the court officials all see him as a threat. Forced into a deadly situation with no way out, he embarks on a journey to the desolate frontier...The Grand Revenge
#36DramaShen Qingqing, in her previous life, devoted everything to the Wu’an Marquis Manor, only to be betrayed and killed by her husband Song Lingxiao and their children. On her deathbed, she discovered that her fate had been stolen and her own children switched. Reborn, she gains the ability to perceive people’s inner thoughts and observe the flow of destiny. She watches the...My Delicate Wife
#37ComedyMartial arts alliance leader Chen Xining (Anna Cole) returns to the capital to acknowledge her family, only to be manipulated by her parents into marrying a seemingly simple-minded man. Everyone believes Chen Xining is a submissive country girl, but little do they know that she is not only extraordinarily skilled in martial arts, but also the legitimate crown princess already secretly...I Married a Beggar, He's the Emperor!
#38DramaThe Shen family held a bridal ball toss to choose a husband. In her previous life, Shen Yunqing married Murong An and was honored with a noble title, while her younger sister, Shen Yunqiao, was forced to marry a beggar and suffered a miserable life. Consumed by jealousy, Shen Yunqiao murdered her sister. Both sisters were reborn on the day of the bridal ball toss. Determined to change...When Love Collides
#39RomanceQin Qingyao (Charlotte Quinn), a modern office worker, unexpectedly transmigrates into a novel as a doomed supporting character. On the original host’s wedding day, her bridal sedan is stopped by her fiancé's mistress, leaving her publicly humiliated before ultimately meeting a tragic end. Knowing the plot in advance, Qin Qingyao decisively calls off the marriage during...A LOVER IN THE MORTAL WORLD
#40Wuxia, RomanceAmid the chaos of war in the border of Jinglan, Han Yunling, a brilliant healer, lives under an assumed name due to her family's troubled past. She returns as a physician to clear her family's name. She meets young general Xiao Chi, who recognizes her as someone from his past. Together, they fight side by side, seek the truth about the Han family, and put down a rebellion. In the...Royal Upstart 2
#41Romance, ComedyAfter an accident, Xiao Ning's soul travels to the Dajing Dynasty, where he becomes a son-in-law of the Su family. He uses ancient techniques to improve the quality of tea and wine, attracting attention. He starts a newspaper, recruits talented people, and helps the princess handle court affairs. Faced with challenges from businesswomen and contempt from his ex-wife, he uses business...Prince's Imperial Prenup
#42DramaA wealthy playboy from the modern world falls into the sea after a drunken accident and wakes up in the Great Xia Dynasty as Xiao Junlin (William Sterling), the heir to the Prince of Zhenbei — a notorious “simp” who devoted himself blindly to love. Refusing to remain the weak and humble man he once was, Xiao Junlin relies on an intelligence system and modern thinking...Ascent of an Empress
#43Romance, Drama, PoliticalIn the Dayin Dynasty, there exists a mysterious group of people born with supernatural abilities. Among them is the Helian clan, who are skilled at finding gold mines and are forced to work as gold mining slaves. The Shen family establishes the Divine Machine Battalion, which recruits most of the gifted individuals in the realm. Fearing the Shen family's power, the emperor takes a...Fate Chooses You
#44Fantasy, Romance, WuxiaIn ancient times, the Supreme God descended and created the Qi Ling, binding different clans into master-servant relationships. The War Ghost Clan, unwilling to be controlled by the Qi Ling, united their strength to break the Jianmu Tree, severing the connection between the human and divine realms. As punishment from the gods, the War Ghost Clan was forever unable to awaken their perfect...His Wife, His Rise
#45DramaLu Zhun (Jason Davis) transmigrates into the Great Yong Dynasty as the useless legitimate son of a noble family and is forced by his stepmother to marry into the powerful Wu family. At the wedding, he kicks over the ceremonial fire basin and openly provokes the guests, forming an unexpected alliance with Wu Zhaozhao (Chloe Robinson) — the "ugly" young woman of the Wu family. Together,...Within the Grip
#46Romance, Suspense, DramaGu Yuluo, who has lived with the Gu family since childhood, marries her childhood companion Gu Zhaoxi is about to become the new leader of the Xuanji Pavilion. However, Gu Zhaoxi is suddenly assassinated. To keep the situation stable, Yuluo finds someone who looks like Gu Zhaoxi and plans to train him to take Gu Zhaoxi's place. Crown Prince Yin Zhou, trying to investigate a threat,...My Dear Spy
#47RomanceKoukou was sent by the former Crown Prince to marry Grand Secretary Gu Huanzhi as a spy tasked with stealing confidential letters. After the Crown Prince’s death, Koukou plans to escape, only to discover that Gu Huanzhi had long known her true identity yet chose to protect her in secret. As suspicion, betrayal, and life-or-death trials draw them together, Koukou gradually recalls...Consort Who Breaks Free
#48DramaModern-day girl Ye Song (Kimberly Yale) accidentally travels back in time to the Northern Xia Dynasty, where she becomes the legitimate daughter of the great general Ye Zhong and the consort of Prince Ning, Su Chen (Cheney Stosur). Carrying the soul and mindset of a modern woman, Ye Song is determined to break free from feudal restraints. She fights to reclaim her freedom, takes the...The Duke's Manor
#49DramaLiu Wenying (Chloe Cooper), a nursing student, unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of a widowed single mother whose husband has just passed away. In order to support her young daughter, she enters the Duke’s residence as a wet nurse. Relying on her professional nursing knowledge, she carefully tends to the young heir and even helps the stroke-stricken old madam recover. ...The Embroidered Bond
#50RomanceProfessor Rong Shu (Sylvia), a modern medical expert, transmigrates into the body of a expendable character in ancient times. After arriving in the past, she abandons her love-obsessed ways, beats up scumbags, and relies on her medical skills, cooking talent, and younger brother Rong Lang to build a stable life. She becomes neighbors with Wei Yan, the commander of the Imperial Guards,...
