Different Versions of Historical Chinese, HK, & TW Dramas
On my first voting list, I'll number different versions of Historical Chinese, Hongkongese, and Taiwanese Dramas that represent the same history/period/story. The aim here is to let us vote for the ones we think are the best ever. Since lots of historical C-HK-TW-dramas have different versions often focused on distinct perspectives, maybe you could help me by suggesting others I haven't considered up to now. =D
This way, specials are not included, nor too short dramas. I hope you like it! ;)
ciliolindemberg Mar 17, 2025
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![Story of Yanxi Palace]()
In 18th century Beijing, during the 6th year of Qianlong Emperor's reign, Wei Ying Luo enters the Forbidden City as an embroiderer to investigate the truth behind her older sister's rape and ...more -
![Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace]()
The road to becoming an empress is paved with treachery. Ru Yi is a consort who quickly learns to navigate the treacherous politics of the royal court and move up the ranks. ...more -
![Empresses in the Palace]()
A young woman born of the Eight Banners' family marries the Emperor. After surviving many murderous scandals and betrayals, she prevails as the most powerful woman in the Emperor's harem, the Empress ...more -
![The Dream of Red Mansions]()
Jai Bao Yu is a male heir who grew up in a wealthy feudal clan dominated by women. His love affairs with his cousins Lin Dai Yu and Xue Bao Chai happened ...more -
![Journey to the West]()
The story follows the adventures of Sun Wu Kong, an immortal rhesus macaque demon who gains extraordinary power from long years of spiritual cultivation and rebels against the primacy of heaven. (Source: ...more -
![Journey to the West]()
A monkey born from a stone nourished by the Five Elements, who learns the art of the Tao, 72 polymorphic transformations, combat, and secrets of immortality, and through guile and force makes ...more -
![Journey to the West]()
~~ Adapted from the classical novel "Journey to the West" (西游记) by 吴承恩 (Wu Cheng En). ~~ Three versions available: 45 episodes (HK version) || 60 episodes (Satellite TV) || 66 episodes ...more -
![Legend of Hua Mulan]()
A retelling of the story of the strong willed Hua Mu Lan, who ends up joining an all male army in place of her elderly father. -
![Mu Lan]()
In Jun Dynasty, there are two young ladies in Hua’s family. Ruo Lan is gentle and kind. Yu He is sweet and charming. To fulfil their father’s desire and ambitions, Ruo Lan ...more -
![Qian Long Dynasty]()
Historical drama set in 18th century, Qing Dynasty, in China. The inner workings and foreign relations of the Qianlong Emperor and his right hand man, Heshen. The series revolves around China’s renowned ...more -
![Yong Zheng Dynasty]()
Yong Zheng was Kang Xi's 4th son, a hard-working and principled man oftentimes misunderstood as heartless and cruel. His succession to the throne was marred and undermined by controversy propagated by some ...more -
![The Legend of Dugu]()
A prophecy bearing the words, "The World of Dugu: He who has Dugu, has the world" reverberates across the lands to imply that the Dugu family was destined to do great things. ...more -
![Queen Dugu]()
After their family was wrongfully persecuted due to the machinations of a corrupt official, Dugu Jia Luo held strict expectations for herself to be independent and strong even at a young age. ...more -
![The Empress of China]()
In 637 AD, a young girl named Wu Ru Yi from Jingzhou County was selected into the imperial harem of the Tang Dynasty. Ru Yi danced very well and outshined all the ...more -
![Secret History of Empress Wu]()
Tells the story of the only woman in Chinese history to assume the title of Empress Regnant. ~~ Inspired by the life of Wu Ze Tian. -
![Empress Wu Zetian of China]()
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![Lady Wu: The First Empress]()
Empress Wu Ze Tian was the only throned woman in the long history of ancient China. She was not born noble. Instead, she was a daughter of a wood merchant named Wu ...more -
![Empress Wu Cheh Tien]()
~~ Based on the life of Wu Ze Tian, the only woman in Chinese history to assume the title of Empress Regnant and became the de facto ruler of China in the ...more -
![Empress of the Dynasty]()
~~ Inspired by the life of Wu Ze Tian, the only female emperor in Chinese history. -
![Romance of the Three Kingdoms]()
In an age of turmoil, heroes will rise... It is the end of the 2nd Century, and China is in a state of turmoil. The land is divided by warlords, and the ...more -
![Three Kingdoms]()
During the late Eastern Han Dynasty, power, intrigue and military ambition collide as rulers, generals, and court officials vie for dominance. (Source: Netflix) ~~ Adapted from the novel "Romance of the Three ...more -
![Legend of Mi Yue]()
Mi Yue, daughter of King Wei of Chu, was the first stateswoman in the history of China. The drama details her turbulent life, as Mi Yue becomes a concubine, gets separated her ...more -
![Legend of the Warring States: The Tale of Mi Yue]()
23. Legend of the Warring States: The Tale of Mi Yue
Chinese Drama - 2015, 31 episodes84 points by 1 voters -
![Legend of the Dragon Pearl: The Indistinguishable Road]()
24. Legend of the Dragon Pearl: The Indistinguishable Road
Chinese Drama - 2017, 90 episodes83 points by 1 votersThe story of the ill-fated romance between Zhu Yi Huan, the last princess of the Ming Dynasty and Kangxi, the young emperor of the Qing Dynasty. (Source: TheTVDB.com) -
![Princess Huai Yu]()
A tale of forbidden love between Qing Dynasty Emperor Kang Xi and Ming Dynasty Princess Huai Yu. (Source: kisskh) -
![The Long River]()
After a huge flood during the 15th year of his reign, the young Emperor Kang Xi conducts civil service examinations to recruit talented individuals to solve the problems plaguing the Yellow River, ...more -
![Young Emperor Kangxi]()
In the 4th year of Kangxi, the young emperor Kangxi, who first ascended to the throne, led his eight-legged brothers and relatives to hunt in Nanyuan, so that everyone could compete in ...more -
![Kang Xi Dynasty]()
Kang Xi ascended the throne at age 8 after Shun Zhi abdicated to become a monk following the death of his favorite concubine. With the help of Grand Empress Dowager Xiao Zhuang, ...more -
![A Dream of Red Mansions]()
"One is an immortal flower of Fairyland, the other fair flawless jade. And were it not predestined, why should they meet again in this lifetime? Yet, if predestined, why does their love ...more -
![The Legend of Daiyu]()
An adaptation of "Hong Lou Meng" told from the perspective of Lin Dai Yu starting from her days in Yangzhou when she first entered the Jia household. She faces numerous trials and ...more -
![Hong Lou Meng]()
~~ Adapted from the novel "Dream of the Red Chamber" (红楼梦) by Cao Xue Qin (曹雪芹). -
![The Dream of Red Mansions]()
"The Dream of Red Mansions" tells the story of how the powerful Ga family falls from power due to internal conflicts, and Ga Bo Yuk's love affair with his cousins. (Source: kisskh) ...more -
![Dream of the Red Chamber]()
~~ Adapted from the novel "Dream of the Red Chamber" (红楼梦) by Cao Xue Qin (曹雪芹). -
![Hung Lou Meng]()
~~ Adapted from the novel "Dream of the Red Chamber" (红楼梦) by Cao Xue Qin (曹雪芹). -
![Princess Pearl]()
Xiao Yan Zi met Xia Zi Wei, a poor girl who marched a long way to find her father, the Emperor, but nobody took her seriously. Xiao Yan Zi decided to sneak ...more -
![Princess Pearl Season 2]()
Our beloved fake princess returns for the second installation of the series. This time she is the fiancee of the Fifth Prince, but her life will be far worse off. The emperor's ...more -
![Princess Pearl Season 3: Heaven on Earth]()
37. Princess Pearl Season 3: Heaven on Earth
Chinese Drama - 2002, 40 episodes69 points by 1 votersIn the third installment of the series, the Grand Empress has come back for another run at the gang. Frustrated with Yong Qi's lack of an heir, the Grand Empress made Yong ...more -
![New My Fair Princess]()
During a coincidental encounter, Xiao Yan Zi promised to help Zi Wei reunite with her long-lost father, the Emperor. Due to an accident, Xiao Yan Zi became the Emperor's daughter and was ...more -
![Xiao Zhuang Epic]()
Da Yu Er is a Khorchin Mongol princess who is deeply in love with Dorgo, one of the several sons of Nurhaci, a Jurchen chieftain. Yet, she soon becomes the concubine of ...more -
![The Legend of Xiao Zhuang]()
The life story of Da Yu Er, an influential woman who oversaw three dynastic successions in the early Qing Dynasty. As a girl, Da Yu Er, the future Empress Dowager Xiao Zhuang, ...more -
![Water Margin]()
~~ Adapted from the novel "Water Margin" by Shi Nai An. -
![Water Margin]()
Toward the end of the Northern Song Dynasty, the government was deeply corrupted. The oppressed people finally rebelled. A hundred and eight men and women fought against the government and took their ...more -
![The Investiture of the Gods]()
It tells the story of the legends Su Da Ji and Jiang Zi Ya, who lived in the Shang period. -
![The Investiture of the Gods Season 2]()
Continues to tell the story of the legends Su Da Ji and Jiang Zi Ya who lived in the Shang period. -
![Investiture of the Gods]()
In the time of King Zhou of Shang, the Gods are mostly gone and the demons trouble the human world. The Primeval Lord of Heaven decides to use the war between the ...more -
![Butterfly Lovers]()
A young woman named Zhu Ying Tai disguised herself as a man to attend a school in Hangzhou. On her way there, she met a fellow traveller and schoolmate named Liang Shan ...more -
![Butterfly Lovers]()
The Butterfly Lovers is a sad love story. It begins with a rich daughter disguised as a man to pursue her intellectual needs at an academy. There she befriends Liang Shan Bo. ...more -
![Heroes in Sui and Tang Dynasties]()
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![Sui Tang Ying Xiong Zhuan]()
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![Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties]()
Heroes emerged in large numbers during the tumultuous and short-lived Sui to early Tang dynasty period. Most famous among them are Qin Qiong, Luo Cheng, Cheng Yao Jin, Shan Xiong Xin and ...more -
![Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties Season 2]()
51. Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties Season 2
Chinese Drama - 2012, 52 episodes50 points by 1 voters~~ Four versions available: 42 episodes (DVD) | 53 episodes (TV) | 45 episodes (Uncut Version) | 52 episodes (TV) -
![Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties Season 3]()
52. Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties Season 3
Chinese Drama - 2014, 66 episodes49 points by 1 voters -
![Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties Season 4]()
53. Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties Season 4
Chinese Drama - 2014, 63 episodes48 points by 1 voters -
![Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties Season 5]()
54. Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties Season 5
Chinese Drama - 2015, 62 episodes47 points by 1 voters -
![Heroes in Sui and Tang Dynasties]()
The drama begins in Sui dynasty and ends with Li Yuan's ascension to the throne and the establishment of the Tang dynasty. The show centers around the heroes who rose during this ...more -
![Demi Gods & Semi Devils]()
The epic centers around the Beggar Leader Qiao Feng, the Dali Prince Duan Yu and the Shaolin Monk Xu Zhu. Each of their stories is interweaved throughout the show and finally clash ...more -
![Demi Gods & Semi Devils]()
~~ Adapted from the novel "Tian Long Ba Bu" (天龙八部) by Jin Yong (金庸). -
![Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils]()
Set during Emperor Zhe Zong's reign, the story follows three men: Qiao Feng, leader of the beggar clan; Duan Yu, a prince of Dali; and Xu Zhu, a Shaolin monk. These three ...more -
![Detective Dee]()
Di Renjie is a Tang dynasty magistrate and statesman who investigates mysterious murders. -
![Detective Dee Season 2]()
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![Detective Dee Season 3]()
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![Detective Dee Season 3.5]()
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![Detective Dee Season 4]()
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![Detective Dee Season 5]()
Revolving around Wu Zhe Tian's reign of power, Detective Di Ren Jie is on various missions for the Empress. As he embarks on his journey, he encounters other various mysteries. -
![Detective Dee]()
This drama follows Empress Wu Zetian, Emperor Gaozong and Di Renjie on his various exploits covering cases from the Buddhist Monastery to the events leading to the deposing of Empress Wang to ...more -
![Judge Dee's Mystery]()
It tells the legendary story of Di Renjie who is known for his crime-solving abilities. Di Renjie has conquered the imperial examinations and awaits his official appointment in Chang'an. However, he was ...more -
![Bao Qing Tian's Passage]()
The drama tells the presidency that it was the official residence of the emperor stationed in the Northern Song Dynasty to supervise and know the state and the state of the state ...more -
![Justice Bao]()
Contains five units: 1. "Beating the Dragon Robe" (打龍袍) 2. "The 'White Dragon' Horse" (白龍駒) 3. "Robbing the Investigator" (白龍駒) 4. "Dream of Gold" (黃金夢) 5. "The Case of Executing Chen Shimei" ...more -
![Justice Bao: The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants]()
69. Justice Bao: The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants
Chinese Drama - 2009, 40 episodes32 points by 1 voters -
![Justice Bao: Arbiter of Loyalty unto Death]()
70. Justice Bao: Arbiter of Loyalty unto Death
Chinese Drama - 2011, 40 episodes31 points by 1 voters -
![Justice Bao: Arbiter of Kaifeng Mystery]()
It follows the story of Song dynasty official and Bao Zheng as he solves mysterious cases with the help of brave hero Zhan Zhao and intelligent Gongsun Ce. ~~ Adapted from the ...more -
![Justice Bao]()
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![Young Justice Bao]()
Bao Zheng and his trusty buddies Gongsun Ce and Zhan Zhao solve various mysteries wherever they go. -
![Young Justice Bao Season 2]()
Ever since Bao relinquished his position at the end of the first instalment of the series, bizarre incidents have thrown the country into a state of chaos. Upon an invitation from Emperor ...more -
![Young Justice Bao Season 3]()
The series starts off with Bao Zheng's disappearance for two years, and one day he shows up and is found in a brothel-like place, but with no recollection of who he is. -
![The Legend of Young Justice Bao]()
A young Bao Zheng heads to the capital for the civil service examinations. He encounters several mysteries, thus beginning a legendary tale as he works with Gongsun Ce and Zhan Zhao to ...more -
![Justice Bao the Legend of Young]()
The story tells about various bizarre mysteries such as "Blood Soul Forest", "Pouling Town", and "Ghost Valley" that Bao Zheng experienced in his youth on his way to Beijing to rush to ...more -
![The Three Heroes and Five Gallants]()
~~ Adapted from the novel "San Xia Wu Yi" (三侠五义) by Shi Yu Kun (石玉崑). -
![The New Seven Heroes and Five Gallants]()
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![The Three Heroes and Five Gallants]()
Zhao Zhan, an expert swordsman, saves the life of Justice Bao Zhen during the Northern Song Dynasty and is rewarded for his brave deed. But Ji Pang, an evil minister who is ...more -
![The Legend of the Condor Heroes]()
The story is set in the middle of Song Dynasty and at the beginning of the Nuzhen Invasion of China. Two dedicated Song Dynasty young men, Yang Tie Xin and Guo Xiao ...more -
![The Legend of the Condor Heroes]()
When their husbands were killed by the Song army, two pregnant women found safe haven in foreign lands. Li Ping gave birth to Guo Jing, a sturdy but blockheaded young man who ...more -
![The Legend of the Condor Heroes]()
It tells the story of the two sons of sworn brothers Guo Xiao Tian and Yang Tie Xin in the time of the Song and Lin Dynasties. As the brothers get killed, ...more -
![The New Version of the Condor Heroes]()
In China in the mid-1200s, Yang Guo is the orphan son of the late Han traitor Yang Kang, a sworn pact brother with the prince of Jin. Although Yang Guo is street-smart, ...more -
![Return of the Condor Heroes]()
The story concerns the adventures of Yang Guo, an orphaned boy in a mid-13th Century China. From his humble beginnings, the street wise Yang Guo gets passed around from one prestigious master ...more -
![The Legend of Heroes: The Return of the Condor Heroes]()
86. The Legend of Heroes: The Return of the Condor Heroes
Chinese Drama - 000015 points by 1 voters~~ Adapted from book 2 "The Return of the Condor Heroes" (神鵰俠侶) in the novel series "Condor Trilogy" (射鵰三部曲) by Jin Yong (金庸). -
![The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber]()
The Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre take place in 14th Century China during the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty, roughly 100 years after the events of Return of the Condor Heroes. After decades of ...more -
![Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre]()
This is the last part of the trilogy which began with Legend of the Condor Heroes and continued in Return of the Condor Heroes. Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre took place ...more -
![The Book and the Sword]()
Set in the Manchu-led Qing dynasty, the series depicts the quest of the Red Flower Society, a secret organisation aiming to overthrow the Qing government, and their entanglements with an Islamic tribe ...more -
![Book and Sword, Gratitude and Revenge]()
The series follows the Battle against the Qing Dynasty and its Manchu ruler Chen Long, the opposition being a Han lead organization called 'The Red Flower Society' which is trying to return ...more -
![The Book and the Sword]()
The rebellious Red Flower Society, led by their charismatic leader Chan Gar Lok, attempts to assassinate Ching Emperor Qian Lung. As Chan and his fellow fighters organize to carry out their goal, ...more -
![The Legend of the Book and the Sword]()
"The Legend of the Book and the Sword" follows Chan Ka Lok, the charismatic leader of the Red Flower Society, as he fights to overthrow the Qing Dynasty and restore the Ming ...more -
![The Duke of Mount Deer]()
Wai Siu Bo is the son of a prostitute who works in a brothel in Yangzhou. After joining the Heaven and Earth society he heads to the Capital and gets enrolled into ...more -
![The Duke of the Mount Deer 1998]()
Wai Siu Bo is the son of a prostitute who works in a brothel in Yangzhou. After joining the Heaven and Earth society he heads to the Capital and gets enrolled into ...more -
![The Legend of the Condor Heroes]()
It is set in the late Song Dynasty (12th century), when the failing Song government was slowly falling prey to the northern tribes. (Source: kisskh) ~~ Adapted from book 1 "The Legend ...more -
![The Return of the Condor Heroes]()
"The Return of the Condor Heroes" is part II of Jin Yong's Condor Trilogy. It tells of the taboo love between student and teacher and questions the strength of love over 16 ...more -
![The Return of the Condor Heroes]()
The Return of the Condor Heroes is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. [Wikipedia] -
![The Return of the Condor Heroes]()
~~ Adapted from the novel by Louis Cha. -
![The Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre]()
Based on the popular novel by Jin Yong Kam Yung. He also wrote Legend of the Condor Heroes and Return of the Condor Heroes. The Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre takes place ...more -
![Justice Bao]()
With compassionate heart and careful investigation, Justice Bao clears the wrongly accused and punishes the evil doers. (Source: Dramawiki)
