8 Colossal Chinese Historical Dramas of Various Genres, Too Good to Miss!

Kapanlagi.com - Chinese historical dramas can be said to be quite popular in Indonesia. It's no wonder that this genre is widely searched for. Moreover, from year to year, the stories that are lifted become more interesting.

Moreover, Chinese historical dramas not only present stories from the past. There are touches of romance, comedy, and even fantasy that make it more interesting.

Well, if you are looking for recommendations for colossal Chinese historical dramas of various genres, please read some reviews below.

 

1. MS. CUPID IN LOVE (2022)

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Rating	7.8/10 Mydramalist
Duration	45 minutes
Episodes	24
Aired	Youku, Viki
Starring	Cao Yu Chen, Tian Xi Wei, Xiao Yu Liang

If you're looking for a recommendation for a Chinese historical drama, MS. CUPID IN LOVE might be the answer. This drama tells the unique romantic story between an immortal creature and a matchmaker. Bai Yan (Cao Yu Chen), an immortal creature who has lived for ten thousand years, accidentally creates chaos in some human marriages.

As a result, he must accept the consequences of his actions and is punished by being expelled from his position. He experiences various problems after being sent to the human world. When falling from the sky, Bai Yan accidentally meets Shangguan Ya (Tian Xi Wei), a matchmaker company owner.

At first, his presence brings confusion. However, Bai Yan and Shangguan Ya eventually decide to work together in an effort to save the increasingly uncertain world of marriage. Feelings of love also grow between them, although they realize it is difficult to realize.

 

2. A GIRL LIKE ME (2021)

Rating	8.2/10
Duration	45 minutes
Episodes	40
Aired On	Tencent Video, Viki, WeTV
Cast	Guan Xiao Tong, Neo Hou, Li Chung Lin, Xia Nan

Next up, we have a Chinese historical drama titled A GIRL LIKE ME. This drama combines elements of action, romance, and comedy. Overall, the story revolves around Ban Hua, a beautiful woman from a noble family. Despite her fame and high status, Ban Hua struggles to find a suitable husband.

One day, Princess Ban Hua suddenly gains the ability to see the future through her dreams. At first, she doubts the truthfulness of this ability, but her dreams slowly start to come true. Eventually, this ability leads Ban Hua to Rong Xia. Curious about the full story? Watch this drama for yourself, KLovers!

 

3. A FEMALE STUDENT ARRIVES AT THE IMPERIAL COLLEGE (2021)

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Rating	8/10 Mydramalist
Duration	45 minutes
Episodes	30
Aired On	Tencent Video, Youku, Viki, MGTV
Starring	Zhao Lu Si, Xu Kui Cheng, Ren Hao, An Yong Chang

A FEMALE STUDENT ARRIVES AT THE IMPERIAL COLLEGE is also a Chinese historical drama that is worth watching. In general, the drama tells the story of San Qi, a single daughter of a high-ranking official in the palace. She becomes the only female student at the royal academy.

San Qi faces various difficulties in her efforts to be accepted into the academy. Even San Qi has to compete with young master Yan Yunzi during the lantern festival. Every day, San Qi has to go to Yan's palace to face various challenges, although she is always eventually expelled.

 

4. ONE AND ONLY (2021)

Rating	8.7/10
Duration	45 minutes
Episodes	24
Aired On	iQIYI, Tencent Video, Viki
Cast	Ren Jia Lun, Bai Lu, Wang Xing Yue

There is a Chinese historical drama recommendation titled ONE AND ONLY. This romance-influenced drama tells the story of Zhou Sheng Chen and Cui Shi Yi as the main characters. They fall in love with each other, but their story ends tragically.

Initially, Zhou Sheng Chen and Cui Shi Yi fell in love when they were still in a teacher-student relationship. Unfortunately, Shi Yi was betrothed to a prince. Not only that, Zhou Sheng had sworn not to marry. As a result, Shi Yi eventually chose to end her life.

 

5. LEGEND OF FEI (2020)

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Rating	8.1/10 Mydramalist
Duration	45 minutes
Episodes	51
Aired On	Hubei TV, Tencent Video, WeTV, iQIYI, Viki
Cast	Zhao Li Ying, Wang Yi Bo, Zhang Hui Wen

LEGEND OF FEI is a colossal Chinese historical drama that you should watch next. This drama is an adaptation of the novel Bandits by Priest. In general, the drama tells the story of the struggle of two legendary characters, Zhou Fei and Xie Yun. The story begins when Li Zheng (Hu Bing), secretly given a mission by the emperor to build 48 forts in the Shu Mountains to protect the poor and robbers.

After Li Zheng's death, his position was replaced by his daughter, Li Jin Tong (Che Xiao). Jin Tong then married Zhou Yi Tang (Zong Feng Yan) and they had a daughter named Zhou Fei (Zhao Li Ying). Zhou Fei grew up to be a beautiful and determined girl.

Because she was too restrained, she tried to escape and almost drowned. Fortunately, she was saved by a martial arts expert named Xie Yun (Wang Yi Bo). Since then, they grew up together and became inseparable friends.

 

6. PRINCESS SILVER (2019)

Rating	8.1/10 Mydramalist
Duration	45 minutes
Episodes	58
Aired On	iQIYI, Youku, YOUHUG MEDIA
Starring	Zhang Xue Ying, Aarif Rahman, Jing Chao, Luo Yun Xi

PRINCESS SILVER is also one of the colossal Chinese historical dramas that is not to be missed. This drama tells the story of a princess named Rong Le who experiences amnesia. After waking up from a coma, Rong Le is ordered to marry Prince Wu You for political alliance. However, when she arrives at the gate, Prince Wu You firmly rejects her.

Therefore, Rong Le decides to disguise herself as Man Yao, a tea house owner. With this new identity, Rong Le seeks the valuable Qin family legacy book. At that time, she meets Prince Wu You again. Prince Wu You falls in love with Rong Le without realizing that he had rejected her before. Their story becomes more complicated as the princess is given a new task to marry someone else.

 

7. ASHES OF LOVE (2018)

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Rating	8.6/10 Mydramalist
Duration	45 minutes
Episodes	63
Aired on	iQIYI, JSTV, Tencent Video, Youku, Netflix
Cast	Yang Zi, Deng Lun, Luo Yun Xi, Wang Yi Fei

Next, there is a Chinese historical drama recommendation entitled ASHES OF LOVE. This quite popular drama tells the story of a prophecy and a pill that causes one to lose the ability to love.

Initially, everything goes well until Jin Mi realizes that she is caught in a love triangle. The Fire Deity Xu Feng and the Night Deity Run Yu compete for Jin Mi's love. Their love story becomes increasingly complicated.

 

8. THE IMPERIAL DOCTRESS (2016)

Rating	7.8/10
Duration	45 minutes
Episodes	50
Aired On	JSTV, Viki, MQ Media USA
Cast	Wallace Huo, Liu Shi Shi, Huang Xuan, Deng Li Min

If you're looking for a Chinese historical drama about medicine, THE IMPERIAL DOCTRESS might be the answer. Not only does this drama present a romantic story, it also features the genre of medical history. Interestingly, this drama is based on the true story of a female doctor named Tan Yunxian who lived during the Ming Dynasty in China.

You will follow Tan Yunxian's journey as she faces various challenges in realizing her dream of becoming a female doctor. She has the opportunity to meet two crown princes, Zhu Qizhen and Zhu Qiyu. However, instead of competing for the throne, they both fall in love with Yunxian and compete to win her heart.

So, KLovers, those are some of the epic Chinese historical dramas from various genres that are worth watching.

 

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