Top 18 Best Chinese Martial Arts Films

Whispering Snow Tower is a Chinese television series consisting of 56 episodes, starring actors Tuyen Huyen, Vuong Thua Vu, Tan Tuan Kiet, and Vien Bang Nghien.

The White Moon Sect causes trouble for the people, harming the martial arts world. The three great masters of martial arts, White Emperor, Snow Peak, and Blood Demon, along with the owner of Whispering Snow Tower, Xie Shou Shui, stand up against the White Moon Sect. The leader of the White Moon Sect, Hoa Lien, schemes cruelly, colluding with Dai Tu Te, using the sacred object Hoa Linh to enter the mind of Blood Demon, causing him to kill his wife and then commit suicide. Blood Demon's daughter, Thu Tinh Dung, is taken in by White Emperor's sect. Growing up with her senior brothers Thanh Lam, Thanh Vu, and Tieu Uc Tinh - disciples of Xie Shou Shui. Later, senior brother Thanh Lam and master White Emperor pass away one after another, causing Thu Tinh Dung to realize that the prophecy about herself being unlucky has come true, blaming herself immensely. Thu Tinh Dung carries her father's Blood Veil sword, joins Whispering Snow Tower, and together with the tower's leader Tieu Uc Tinh, they uphold justice, protecting peace for all beings. Tieu Uc Tinh learns the reason why his parents died that year and swears to seek revenge. Thus, Tieu Uc Tinh and Thu Tinh Dung join forces to destroy the White Moon Sect, restoring peace to the world. From then on, the two are inseparable, living and dying together.

Sword Dynasty is a historical costume drama adapted from the novel of the same name by Vô Tội. The film is set in the late Warring States period - Great Qin, starring lead actors: Li Xian, Li Yat Dong, Liu Dich Quan, Dieu Dich, Trieu Vien Viện, Ha Nuân Đông, Tong Phong Nham.

Loc Son Hoi Minh, held once every seven years, brought Martial arts back to its peak, putting the remaining three nations - Nghiep, Kinh, To forest in danger. Dinh Ninh is a Martial arts teenager, after revealing his strength, he becomes famous in the martial world, causing even the Great Martial Emperor and Empress Trinh Tu to shiver.

Ingenious Detective Jian Bat Tri is a Chinese drama directed by director Ma Nghệ Hằng. The series consists of 24 episodes starring actors: Vu Tề Vĩ, Vương Yến Dương, Vương Nhược San,...

Shen Cơ Cốc is an organization specialized in solving mysteries in the martial world. In a bloody battle, the leader of Cơ Cốc, Jian Tận Hoan, was killed, and his only son, Jian Bat Tri, was seriously injured, losing all his memories. Later, Jian Bat Tri wandered around the martial world and began investigating the truth about Shen Cơ Cốc to find the culprit who killed his father. With the help of friends he made along the way, Jian Bat Tri successfully solved the case and overcame the dark schemes of his enemies.

Tale of So Kieu is a Chinese historical drama based on the novel 'Imperial Concubine So, Special Agent No. 11' by author Xiao Xiang Dong Ni. The series consists of 67 episodes starring actors Triệu Lệ Dĩnh, Lâm Canh Tân, Đậu Kiêu, Lý Thấm.

The story follows the life of So Kieu, a young peasant girl who is brought to a hunting ground for aristocrats' entertainment, luckily rescued by Prince Bac Yen Yen Tuân. Later, she is taken to the Vu Van family, who holds power in the court, witnessing her siblings' tragic deaths one by one, and vows to save her younger sister. So Kieu gains the attention of Vu Van Nguyet, receives strict training, and forms deep friendships with Yen Tuân. Thus begins the complex romantic relationship among So Kieu, Vu Van Nguyet, Yen Tuân, and Nguyen Thuan.

Cam Tu Nam Ca is a Chinese martial arts drama comprising 63 episodes featuring actors like Ly Tham, Tan Hao, Coc Gia Thanh, Thich Tich, Quan Tuyet Doanh, Long Chinh Toan, Truong Trieu Huy...

During the era of Liu Song Yuan Gia, the world weakened, vice prevailed, and female knight Ly Ca unknowingly exposed the hibernation plan of Grand Secretary (the chief administrator) Liu Nghia Khang, mistakenly believing that Liu Nghia Khang was protecting evil spirits, posing a threat to the court, so she took the opportunity to assassinate him during the longevity feast of the Empress Dowager, inadvertently becoming a pawn in the life-and-death struggle between Liu Nghia Khang and evil spirits Luc Vien. Subsequently, by chance, Ly Ca became the daughter of the Tham family, while also betrothed to Liu Nghia Khang.

Liu Nghia Khang and Ly Ca met in the common people, investigating Luc Vien together. Although they did not know each other's identities, they shared many trials together, and affection gradually blossomed, only to be separated due to their engagement. On the night of the grand wedding, which was also the time of the assassination attempt, they reunited, their love and enmity intertwined. Luc Vien and the Empress Dowager conspired to frame the Tham family, while Liu Nghia Khang and Ly Ca dispelled misunderstandings, breaking the cycle of doom together.

As the border was encroached upon, Liu Nghia Khang fought, Luc Vien plotted deceitfully, Ly Ca ventured thousands of miles onto the battlefield to turn the tide, aiding Liu Nghia Khang's victory and return to the court. Amidst internal turmoil in the court, pressure from various royal powers, the couple fought against their enemies together, their bond growing stronger.

This is one of the quite good Chinese martial arts drama series consisting of 30 episodes, produced in 2007, depicting the era of Emperor Song Zheng, when the country was in chaos with rebel armies rising everywhere, and the Ming dynasty was on the verge of collapse. At this time, a figure known as the Golden Serpent General emerged in the martial world, wielding the Golden Serpent Sword along with two sacred weapons, the Five Poison Sect's suppression artifacts.

The Golden Serpent General's real name is Ha Tuyet Nghi, a romantic young man whose heart falls for a girl from the On family named Thanh. On Thanh's wedding day, her father and four other brothers conspired to cripple Ha Tuyet Nghi's martial arts skills, but he narrowly escaped death, while On Thanh was also killed by these five men. Later, there was a young man named Dien Thua Chi, the sole survivor of a court official's family, who was also schemed against and killed.

Thua Chi had the fortune of obtaining the Golden Serpent Sword and the secret techniques left behind by the Golden Serpent General, thus becoming a prominent figure in the martial world. Thua Chi found himself entangled in a love triangle with the princess and the daughter of On Thanh. Meanwhile, he had to deal with the treachery of the five members of the On family.

The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils is one of the famous films produced based on the novel of the same name by Jin Yong. This film was warmly welcomed by the audience as soon as it was released. Even when remade, this film still receives a lot of public attention. So far, there have been quite a few versions of this film produced.

The main context of the film is set in the late Southern Song dynasty, when the Mongol army was powerful. The plot revolves around the love between the two main characters, Duan Yu and Xiao Long Nu, amidst the tragic battles, full of tears and bloodshed in the martial world.

Fairy Sword Chronicles is one of the Chinese ancient martial arts films related to a touching yet somewhat complicated love triangle.

This film revolves around the character named Li Xiao Dao, who wants to go to the fairy island to find a cure for his aunt's illness. Before he leaves, he is given a strange pill by some strangers. Upon arriving at the island, he meets Zhao Ling Ni, and the two of them promise to stay together forever. However, when he returns home, the medicine takes effect, causing him to lose all his memories, including forgetting Ling Ni. When they meet again, he doesn't remember who she is, which causes her great pain. Then they meet Lin Yue Ru, starting a love triangle. Fairy Sword Chronicles also emphasizes the noble love and compassion of the characters in the film.

This film tells the journey to find the 'Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre' to unlock the secret door containing the Divine Sword. The plot revolves around 5 swordsmen who have forged 5 parts to become the key divided among 5 guardians.

Sword of Destiny is the battle between two main evil factions, as the New Moon Sect constantly follows to seize the divine sword. The story of Sword of Destiny revolves around the competition for the “Divine Sword” between two main factions – good and evil. Here, righteousness is represented by a group of young people who, after many difficulties, challenges, sacrifices, and hardships, eventually defeat the evil forces, represented by the New Moon Sect, to protect justice for the martial arts world. The Tranquil Grandmaster organizes a martial arts congress to search for the “Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre”. In the past, five swordsmen forged the divine sword and hid it in a secret place, then made a key, divided it into 5 parts, named it the “Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre”, with each person guarding one part. Only when these 5 people bring their key parts together can they unlock the secret door where the divine sword is hidden. Today, Duong Nhuoc Huyen and Tieu Dinh each hold one part of the “Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre”, and the remaining 3 parts are the questions that many people are seeking answers to, along with the frantic searches.

Mục Vân Ký with a trailer of less than 7 minutes, audiences can't help but marvel at the well-invested scenes or the excellent acting of the main cast including: Hoàng Hiên, Đậu Kiêu, Chu Nhất Vi, Từ Lộ, Văn Vịnh San.

Set in the ancient land of Nine Continents, it revolves around the legend of the Sixth Prince. While the Sixth Prince, Mục Văn Sên, is shunned and suspected by everyone of being born of demons, he accidentally obtains a portrait. In the painting is a beautiful girl named Mị Linh (a spirit demon) Phán Hề, who captivates him completely, willing to give up his throne for the happiness of living beside her. Mục Như Hàn Giang, the son of General Mục Như Sóc, has been a childhood friend with a stubborn personality, but he and Mục Văn Sên get along very well.

As the 8 tribes of Hãn Châu depend on the Đoan dynasty (the Mục Vân family) to rebel, they are defeated by the cavalry of the Mục Như family. Later, Mục Thư is defeated and exiled by the emperor, causing the Mục Vân - Mục Thư families to turn against each other. There is a prophecy that Mục Hàn Giang will become the future emperor and Mục Vân Sênh, holding the divine sword, will bring chaos to the world. But in the end, only Mục Vân Giang can save the dynasty as the armies of the 8 tribes advance to capture Đoan dynasty. The romantic entanglements among the youths also begin from here.

The movie Five Trials Stirring the Capital is one of the most famous martial arts films in China, based on the story set in the Northern Song Dynasty. Triển Chiêu, a righteous and brave swordsman, is renowned throughout the land, earning the title of 'Southern Hero' due to his long stay in Jiangnan.

Later, he is favored by the Emperor, appointed as the Royal Guard, and given the epithet of 'Royal Tiger'. Bạch Ngọc Đường, young and talented, with formidable martial arts skills, becomes resentful upon hearing about Triển Chiêu's fame and, one night, infiltrates the palace to challenge the emperor's security, intending to ridicule Triển Chiêu but ends up being defeated and impressed by him. You should watch and experience this fantastic film!

Moonlight Over the Trong Fire is a TV series adapted from the novel of the same name by author Thiên Lại Chỉ Diên. The series consists of 48 episodes starring two talented young actors La Vân Hy and Trần Ngọc Kỳ.

The story revolves around the turbulent romance between Thượng Quan Thấu, the owner of the Moonlight Peak Pavilion, and Trọng Tuyết Chi, the princess of the Trọng Fire Palace, who is exceptionally beautiful and charming. As the daughter of the former palace lord Trùng Diệp, Trọng Tuyết Chi enters the martial arts world and befriends Thượng Quan Thấu at the Heroes' Conference. Trọng Tuyết Chi is expelled from the palace after the Trọng Fire Palace's treasured artifact, the 'Nine Scrolls of the Connected Spirits,' is stolen, and she survives numerous assassination attempts. Along the way, she stays with Thượng Quan Thấu, and their feelings gradually develop. Trọng Tuyết Chi reunites with Lâm Sướng Nhiên, her adoptive father, and learns that Trùng Diệp wrote two secret scrolls, one of which is used to counter the Nine Scrolls of the Connected Spirits. Eventually, Thượng Quan Thấu and Trọng Tuyết Chi overcome various obstacles and misunderstandings to marry each other. However, suspicions arise in the martial arts world that Trọng Tuyết Chi is the one responsible for killing disciples of the martial arts sect using dark techniques from the Nine Scrolls. Amidst these challenges, a powerful warlord named Lỗ threatens to dominate the martial arts world. Together, Thượng Quan Thấu and Trọng Tuyết Chi face countless dangers and work to restore peace to the martial arts world and defeat Lỗ.

New Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre is a Chinese television series adapted from the novel Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre by author Jin Yong and is a remake of previous television adaptations. The series features actors Tăng Tuấn Hy, Trần Ngọc Kỳ, and Chúc Tự Đan.

Eighty years after the events atop Mount Hua in The Return of the Condor Heroes, the Yuan dynasty is weakening due to uprisings and the extravagance of the court. The story revolves around Zhang Wuji and his complicated relationships with four women, alongside the bloody intrigues and schemes in the martial world to seize two treasures: the Dragon Sabre and the Heavenly Sword. Rumors suggest that uncovering the secrets within these weapons could dominate the world. The story concludes with the fall of the Yuan dynasty, leading to the retreat of the Mongols to the northern plains and the establishment of the Ming dynasty under its founding emperor, Chu Yuan-chang.

The Prosperous Era - a 45-episode series filled with captivating twists and turns.

In the final years of the Dong Tan dynasty, General Liu Du usurped the throne, becoming the Wu Emperor. Amidst the bloody conflict between the two sides, a child born to Empress Diệp Khinh Minh miraculously escaped harm. Minister Phạm Kiến took the child in and named him Phạm Nhàn. Upon reaching 18 years of age, Phạm Nhàn became embroiled in the power struggles within the imperial court, where he also served as a magistrate tasked with resolving difficult cases. Loyal to the King, he inadvertently discovered that the Wu Emperor had killed his parents. Determined to seek revenge for them and to oppose the cruel policies of the emperor, Phạm Nhàn ultimately forced the Wu Emperor to abdicate, passing the throne to the Third Prince. With the restoration of stability both within and outside the court, the country enjoyed peace, and Phạm Nhàn retired with his beloved to live happily by the seaside.

The Legend of Huu Phi is produced by Hoa Sach company with a duration of 51 episodes, each lasting 45 minutes. Starring Triệu Lệ Dĩnh and Vương Nhất Bác.

The story revolves around the life of the daughter of a mercury mine owner - Chu Phi (portrayed by Triệu Lệ Dĩnh), situated between the north and south regions, where peace coexists with the distant fires of war. Since childhood, Chu Phi has trained in martial arts and enjoyed playing with her friends, not concerning herself much with the world around her.

Disaster strikes Chu Phi and her father's mercury mine when they are ambushed while descending the mountain. Chu Phi inadvertently saves her fellow disciples, and subsequently, she accompanies them on a mission to escort a family back to their estate. Unfortunately, they are surrounded and attacked by enemy troops, resulting in the death of many, but Chu Phi and a young lady manage to escape.

From this point, a series of events unfold, drawing Chu Phi into the web of conspiracies, vendettas between factions and families. She and the young man, Tạ Duẫn (played by Vương Nhất Bác), endure numerous hardships together, and through their trials, they mature and become renowned heroes, saving countless lives and gaining fame.

The Pavilion of Swallows belongs to the genre of Chinese Historical Drama. It narrates the story revolving around the life of Empress Xiahou, of the Liu clan, Xiahou Yanyan...

Focusing on the life of Empress Xiahou of the Liu clan, Xiahou Yanyan, she was betrothed to Han Duc Nhuong from a young age, later elevated to the position of Empress by Emperor Liu Cang, as Liu Cang fell ill, he entrusted Empress Xiahou to handle state affairs with him. After reigning for 12 years, Liu Cang passed away, and his son, Liu Sheng, only 12 years old at the time, succeeded the throne. Empress Xiahou relinquished her regency, and during those years, she implemented numerous political reforms, strengthening the Liu dynasty. In the final years of her life, she decided to remarry Han Duc Nhuong despite opposition from many.

Wind and Clouds (Heroes Dominating the World) is a renowned martial arts series directed by Ly Hue Dan, consisting of 44 episodes starring actors Trieu Van Trac, Ha Nguan Dong, Tuong Can Can, Dao Hong,...

The story revolves around Hung Ba, the leader of the World Alliance, along with his two disciples, Wind and Clouds. With great ambition, he seeks out Ni Bo Tat to inquire about his destiny, learning that with Wind and Clouds, he will rise to greatness like a dragon. The tale begins with him taking in the two disciples, quickly rising to dominance with their help. However, his inherent suspicion leads him to seek another fortune from Ni Bo Tat, which changes his relationship with his disciples. Hung Ba tries to sow discord among his disciples, causing them to turn against each other. In the end, Hung Ba meets his demise, but his disciples also face their own challenges.

Eternal Love: Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms is a Chinese television series aired in 2010, based on the novel of the same name by Tang Qi Gong Zi. It stars two main actors: Dilraba Dilmurat (as Bai Feng Jiu) and Vengo Gao (as Dong Hua Di Jun), along with other actors: Yang Mi, Mark Chao, Zhang Bin Bin, Leng Jia Yu, Li Dong Xue, and Vicky Liang.

This is the beautiful love story of the unique nine-tailed red fox among the six realms. Bai Feng Jiu, the Bai Feng Jiu was attacked by a monster but rescued by Dong Hua Di Jun, which she remembers deeply. Out of gratitude, Feng Jiu engraves Dong Hua's name in her heart. She insists on following him, and her feelings gradually turn from gratitude to love.

Two seemingly incompatible individuals, due to their naivety, fail to understand each other's true feelings. After numerous challenges, just when they seem happiest, Dong Hua sacrifices their wedding to save Princess Chu Wan Ning. Feng Jiu leaves, later giving birth to Bai Gun Gun, their son. At this moment, Dong Hua's condition deteriorates, with not much time left to live, posing another challenge to their love. Understanding Dong Hua's feelings, Feng Jiu supports him wholeheartedly, helping him defeat his powerful enemies and maintain peace in the world.

In the end, righteousness triumphs over evil, and Feng Jiu dies, leaving their son to Dong Hua.