Chinese Dramas like Shadows of Desire
CPOP HOME collects the best Chinese dramas which the genres and plots are similar to Shadows of Desire.
Story of Kunning Palace
#1
Historical, Romance, Fantasy
Bai Lu, Zhang Linghe
Jiang Xuening once struggled hard to become a queen, only to be driven to suicide in a palace mutiny. Now, Jiang Xuening's dream is to get away from power and take charge of her own life. But by chance she enters the palace as a companion, becoming a student of the imperial teacher Xie Wei, and meets Xue Shu, the niece of Empress Dowager Xue, who enters the palace at the same time....Wonderland of Love
#2
Historical, Romance, Drama
Xu Kai, Jing Tian
When the dynasty is in turmoil and imperial power is at risk, Li Yi, the grandson of the emperor, is forced to take on the important task of quelling the rebellion. He and Cui Lin, the only daughter of a general are each leading an army in the dispute. They fight against each other among various forces and fall in love during several encounters, staging a romantic love story.Are You the One
#3
Historical, Romance, Drama
Zhang Wanyi, Wang Churan
The clever and decisive Liu Miantang, as the first lord of Yangshan, led the people of Yangshan to punish the wicked, promote goodness, and uphold justice. However, he suffered serious injuries under the attack of various evil forces and was rescued by Cui Xingzhou, the Prince of Huaiyang. When Liu Miantang woke up, she had no memory of Yangshan, mistaking Cui Xingzhou for her husband...The Double
#4
Historical, Romance, Drama
Wu Jinyan, Wang Xingyue, Chen Xinhai
Xue Li, the daughter of a well-off and content county magistrate, loses everything after a major upheaval. Saved by her benefactor, Jiang Ruoyu, the daughter of the Minister of Rites, she returns to the capital city in Jiang Ruoyu's identity. With the help of people like Xiao Heng, the Duke of Suguo, she overcomes numerous challenges, continually fights against injustice, and ultimately...Destined
#5
Historical, Romance, Drama
Bai Jingting, Song Yi
The daughter of a Yangzhou cloth merchant, Liu Yuru has suffered from her mother's illness, her concubine mother's unkindness, and her father's lack of attention since she was a child. But she is arranged by her family to marry Gu Jiusi, a famous playboy in Yangzhou. Gu Jiusi misunderstands that Liu Yuru is marrying him because he is a powerful man and scorns her. Liu Yuru suddenly...Flourished Peony
#6
Historical, Romance, Drama
Yang Zi, Li Xian
After the merchant's daughter He Weifang meets Jiang Changyang, the prominent figure in Chang'an, the two form a partnership as a craftsman and an investor. Leveraging He Weifang's exceptional skills in cultivating rare peonies and her outstanding business acumen, she leads a group of women with tumultuous destinies to collectively run a flower shop. Through numerous trials and tribulations,...My Journey To You
#7
Historical, Romance, Wuxia
Esther Yu, Zhang Linghe, Cheng Lei
The grand selection ceremony for an heir of the Gong Family is about to begin. Yun Weishan, a skilled assassin without a blade, takes this opportunity to infiltrate the Gong Family and gather intelligence. Unexpectedly, the head of the Gong Family and the original heir, Gong Huanyu, are suddenly assassinated. The once-rejected Fourth Young Master, Gong Ziyu, overnight becomes the new...The Princess Royal
#8
Historical, Fantasy, Romance
Zhao Jinmai, Zhang Linghe
Princess Li Rong of the Da Xia Dynasty and the current Grand Chancellor Pei Wenxuan journey back to their youthful years in their dreams. They transform from enemies to close confidants, and from confidants to lovers. Trusting and supporting each other, they finally mend their broken relationship, embarking on their ventures together, uncovering the truth together, and ultimately discovering...Scent of Time
#9
Historical, Romance, Drama
Zhou Ye, Wang Xingyue
The daughter of the supervisor of the Fragrance Medicine Clan, Hua Qian, once committed a mistake due to her infatuation with Zhong Yelan, who did not love her, ultimately leading to the destruction of her family. When destiny takes a turn, Hua Qian wakes up to find herself back on the night of her grand wedding with Zhong Yelan. After experiencing life and death, Hua Qian has a profound...Love Like The Galaxy
#10
Historical, Romance, Political
Leo Wu, Zhao Lusi
Cheng Shaoshang, was a “left-behind child” who live with her grandmother due to the war, and her aunt intends to raise her as a good-for-nothing. Faced with many traps, Cheng Shaoshang fakes absurdity and learns the knowledge in order to stay alive, hiding her strength and waiting for the return of his parents. But when the dark clouds are lifted and the moon becomes clear, it...Blossom
#11
Historical, Romance
Meng Ziyi, Li Yunrui
Dou Zhao, who lost her mother at a young age, becomes disillusioned with love and familial affection due to the hardships and upheavals in her life. Facing challenges such as scheming stepmothers and safeguarding her family’s assets, she retreats to a remote estate, dedicating herself to learning and self-reliance. On a stormy night, she encounters Song Mo, disguised as a merchant...One and Only
#12
Historical, Romance, Political
Ren Jialun, Bai Lu
The young and successful Lord Zhou Shengchen, who was determined to serve his country all his life, was known for his strict style and humility. The only daughter of the famous Cui clan, Cui Shiyi, was born as the future prince’s concubine, and was sent by her elders to the Zhou mansion to learn the art. Cui Shiyi’s kind and lovely, lively and intelligent personality, is loved by...The Legend of Shen Li
#13
Historical, Romance, Fantasy
Zhao Liying, Lin Gengxin
The ancient gods perished, leaving only the last one in the world - Xing Zhi. According to rumors, this immortal had lived alone in the heavens for tens of thousands of years, without emotion or desire. During the war between the immortals and the devils, he saved the world with his own strength, and since then, he has kept the door closed and is nowhere to be found. Hundreds of years...Love of the Divine Tree
#14
Historical, Fantasy, Romance
Deng Wei, Xiang Hanzhi
Twenty years ago, Mu Qingge, the leader of the Wester Sect, sacrificed the Golden Core to seal the Ling Quan on her disciple Su Yishui in order to protect the people and prevent the chaos caused by the spiritual spring of demonic creatures. Mu Qingge's actions were misunderstood by the world as that of a demonic leader, leading to a joint attack by the four major sects. Su Yishui learned...The Legend of Anle
#15
Romance, Historical, Drama
Dilraba Dilmurat, Gong Jun, Liu Yuning
Di Ziyuan, who is righteous, heartfelt, comes from a family of founding fathers and was displaced by a sudden change in her family. Unwilling to be strangled by fate, she took the name Ren Anle and decided to do her best to resettle the people who suffered from the war, hoping to create a peaceful home for them. While at the same time, she was investigating and learning the truth,...A Girl Like Me
#16
Historical, Romance, Comedy
Guan Xiaotong, Neo Hou
This is a story of a woman who has been withdrawn from her marriage three times and a gentleman who has the best talent and looks in the world. The outgoing, straightforward and spirited but actually kind-hearted and delicate heroine Ban Hua is inexplicably withdrawn from marriage three times. Accidentally, she fInds that she has the ability to foretell the future through dreams. The...Unchained Love
#17
Historical, Romance, Drama
Dylan Wang, Yukee Chen, Peter Ho
During the period of Longhua, Xiao Duo, a eunuch in charge of the imperial court, planned a palace mutiny with Lord Fu to help him ascend to the throne. Bu Yinlou, who should have been buried, was saved by Xiao Duo because the emperor was interested in her and was later placed in Xiao’s house. They got along with each other day by day and gradually developed affection, but due to...The Rise of Ning
#18
Historical, Romance, Drama
Zhang Wanyi, Ren Min
Luo Yining, a daughter of the Luo family who grew up in a separate mansion, was never bound by strict rules and customs. She couldn't bear to see the bullying faced by "Third Brother" Luo Shenyuan and extended her help multiple times. Gradually, she discovered that Luo Shenyuan, despite appearing down and out, was actually talented in both literature and martial arts. Having suffered...Wrong Carriage Right Groom
#19
Historical, Romance, Comedy
Tian Xiwei, Ao Ruipeng, Zhao Shunran
During the Tang Dynasty, two beautiful girls in Yangzhou are married on the same day. Du Bingyan, a maid in a medicine shop, is marrying Qi Tianlei, the third son of the Qi family, who is known to be a loser and is seriously ill and may die at any time. But Du Bingyan has her own purpose. Li Yuhu, the daughter of a martial artist, is marrying Yuan Dawang, a bandit who has kidnapped...Love of Nirvana
#20
Historical, Romance, Drama
Ren Jialun, Landy Li, Xu Zhengxi
Xiao Wuxia, the young master of the Moonfall City, endures humiliation and infiltrates the Liang Kingdom for many years under the alias Wei Zhao, bearing the blame of a slanderous minister. To uncover the truth about his family from years ago, Wei Zhao attempts to abduct the sole survivor of the case involving Prince Qi, but his carefully laid plan is disrupted by the sudden appearance...
