Recommendations: Costume cdramas

Below you will find my list of the best xianxia/wuxia/xuanhuan/historical cdramas that I've watched so far. This list is always updating.

About the genres:
Xianxia - immortal heroes, the heaven/demon/mortal realms (+ other magical realms). It has immortals, spirits, demons, magic and martial arts. It's usually about the conflict between the realms and the ultimate battle between good and evil.
Wuxia - mortal realm only but focused on magic and martial arts. It's usually about the conflict between different martial arts sects and who will rule them all.
Xuanhuan - means “mysterious fantasy”. A broad genre of fictional stories which remixes Chinese folklore/mythology with foreign elements & settings.
Historical - mortal realm only, martial arts without magic. It's usually more realistic stories in historical times.

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justjacky May 22, 2023

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1. Till the End of the Moon

Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes

10

RECOMMEND
Drama: Three lifetimes. Three marriages. Not for the faint hearted. The anti-hero story you need to see.
Mood: Very, very, very angsty.
Romance: Enemies to lovers. Arranged marriage.
#xianxia
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2. Story of Kunning Palace

Chinese Drama - 2023, 38 episodes

10

RECOMMEND
Drama: Best 2023 Historical Drama. Brilliant palace politics with dark romance.
Mood: Mature, sexy and intense.
Romance: Enemies to lovers. Reverse harem.
#historical
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3. Love and Redemption

Chinese Drama - 2020, 59 episodes

10

RECOMMEND
Drama: Xianxia masterpiece about true love, friendship, sisterhood and good vs evil themes.
Mood: Mix of light-hearted & very emotional.
Romance: Friends to lovers. Secret crush.
#xianxia
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4. The Romance of Tiger and Rose

Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes

10

RECOMMEND
Drama: Hilarious, romantic and thought-provoking story on genre roles.
Mood: Light-hearted with some light emotional vibes.
Romance: Enemies to lovers.
#historical #transmigration
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5. Scent of Time

Chinese Drama - 2023, 30 episodes

10

RECOMMEND
Drama: A beautiful story about a woman’s growth journey of love and life.
Mood: Mature historical times with life lessons.
Romance: Reverse harem. Secret love.
#historical
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6. The Prisoner of Beauty

Chinese Drama - 2025, 36 episodes

10

RECOMMEND
Drama: Love & Hate. Trust & Betrayal. A hopeless romantic drama with a dash of politics.
Mood: Mix of romance, suspense, tragedy, angst and comedy.
Romance: Enemies to lovers. Slow burn. Arranged marriage.
#historical
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7. In Blossom

Chinese Drama - 2024, 32 episodes

10

RECOMMEND
Drama: Face swap. Murder investigations. Blossoming romance. Gothic cinematography.
Mood: Mysterious, mostly serious with some light moments.
Romance: Slow burn (in a way) & falling in love with inner beauty.
#historical
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8. The Glory

Chinese Drama - 2025, 30 episodes

10

RECOMMEND
Drama: Revenge is best served cold! Scheming & slow burn romance as subplot.
Mood: Very, very, very angsty.
Romance: Slow burn. Frenemies to lovers.
#historical
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9. The Longest Promise

Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes

10

RECOMMEND
Drama: The most stunning fairytale-like visuals with slow burn romance.
Mood: Mostly mature with some light-hearted vibes.
Romance: Master-disciple. Forbidden love.
#xianxia
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10. My Journey to You

Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes

9.5

RECOMMEND
About: Dark Wuxia with crazy plot twists, romance, suspense, assassins and scheming.
Mood: Suspense, scheming, dark vibes.
Romance: Arranged marriage. Enemies to lovers.
#wuxia
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11. The Starry Love

Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes

9.5

RECOMMEND
About: Two sisters. Two husbands. Their fates intertwined.
Mood: Mix of light-hearted & angsty.
Romance: Opposites attract. Arranged marriage. Secondary couple.
#xianxia
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12. The Double

Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes

9.5

RECOMMEND
Drama: Theatrical, addictive and dramatic revenge play.
Mood: Dark & emotional with some comedy.
Romance: Slow burn.
#historical
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13. Love in Pavilion

Chinese Drama - 2025, 36 episodes

9.5

RECOMMEND
Drama: Love, sacrifice and magic. Prepare for c-trauma heartbreak.
Mood: Mix of funny, angsty and emotional.
Romance: Frenemies. Multiple couples.
#xianxia
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14. Peacock in Wonderland

Chinese Drama - 2024, 42 episodes

9.5

RECOMMEND
Drama: Novel transmigration with cute romance and reverse gender roles.
Mood: Mostly light-hearted.
Romance: Frenemies to lovers.
#historical #transmigration
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15. Love Between Fairy and Devil

Chinese Drama - 2022, 36 episodes

9.0

RECOMMEND
Drama: The ultimate love story between a fairy and devil who's tribes are enemies.
Mood: Mix of light-hearted and emotional.
Romance: Enemies to lovers.
#xianxia
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16. The Story of Pearl Girl

Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes

9.0

RECOMMEND
Drama: Jewellery business politics + subplot romance.
Mood: Emotional & mature.
Romance: Enemies to lovers.
#historical
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17. The Blue Whisper: Part 1

Chinese Drama - 2022, 22 episodes

9.0

RECOMMEND
Drama: Emotional, slow paced and visually beautiful story of a girl falling in love with a merman.
Mood: Very emotional.
Romance: First love.
#xuanhuan
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18. Who Rules the World

Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes

9.0

RECOMMEND
Drama: Royal politics with a dash of romance.
Mood: Mature with a dash of romantic fluff.
Romance: Rivals/Friends to lovers.
#wuxia
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19. The Blood of Youth

Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes

9.0

RECOMMEND
Drama: The best non-romance wuxia you will ever watch.
Mood: Light-hearted and adventure feel.
Romance: Bromance.
#wuxia

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20. Sword and Fairy 4

Chinese Drama - 2024, 36 episodes

9.0

RECOMMEND
Drama: A hero’s journey through personal growth, love and friendship.
Mood: Goofy at first but after ep 12 very mature and serious.
Romance: Friends to lovers.

#xuanhuan
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21. Sword and Fairy

Chinese Drama - 2024, 36 episodes

8.5

RECOMMEND
Drama: Six youths on a self-discovery journey with romance, friendship & adventure.
Mood: Mix of light-hearted and emotional.
Romance: Friends to lovers.
#xuanhuan
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22. Love Game in Eastern Fantasy

Chinese Drama - 2024, 32 episodes

8.5

RECOMMEND

Drama: Mr. Grumpy meets Miss Sunshine in a novel/game setting.
Mood: Mostly light-hearted.
Romance: Enemies to lover.
#xianxia #transmigration
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23. Love You Seven Times

Chinese Drama - 2023, 38 episodes

8.5

RECOMMEND
Drama: The love story between the God of War and a Fairy and their seven lives together.
Mood: Mostly light-hearted with some emotional vibes.
Romance: Star-crossed lovers
#xianxia
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24. The Long Ballad

Chinese Drama - 2021, 49 episodes

8.5

RECOMMEND
Drama: A story about personal growth, overcoming challenges, friendships, love, justice and peace.
Mood: Mature and emotional.
Romance: Friends to lovers
#historical
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25. Different Princess

Chinese Drama - 2024, 36 episodes

8.5

RECOMMEND
Drama: Murder crimes with slow burn romance where modern girl falls for the villain of her story.
Mood: Mix of light-hearted with some emotional vibes.
Romance: Arranged marriage.
#historical #transmigration
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