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Romance doesn't have to be confined to modern dramas featuring overbearing CEOs falling for a girl. It can also be beautifully portrayed through historical dramas. Below are the top 20 best historical romance dramas to share with you. Let's watch and feel the romance!
1. Eastern Palace (2019)
If you're looking for a historical romance drama filled with emotional turmoil, Eastern Palace is a must-watch. The story revolves around Xiao Feng, the princess of Western Liang, and Li Cheng Yin, the prince of Northern Wei, a man full of ambition and desire for power. Their love story goes through countless ups and downs, from adversity to favor, and then plunges into utter despair. In the end, it concludes with a heartbreaking finale that defies description.
2. White Destiny (2019)
White Destiny is a story set in a time of extreme turmoil, even more emotionally intense than Eastern Palace. The drama doesn't just put the main characters through hardships but also the supporting cast. It revolves around the politically charged marriage between Princess Dong Nhac and Prince Vo Uu – a man seemingly devoid of laws and morals.
3. Tran Thien Thien in Rumor (2020)
Tran Thien Thien in Rumor belongs to the genre of historical dramas with elements of time travel, romantic comedy, and sweetness. The story follows Tran Thien Thien – a woman from the Flower Garden City – and Han Thuoc – a man from the Mysterious Tiger City. From their first encounter, the two clash fiercely, seemingly unable to reconcile. However, as they spend more time together and understand each other better, they gradually open up, resolving conflicts in gender perspectives between the two cities. In the end, they come to understand the truth of love, creating a romantic, sweet, and humorous love story.
4. Heartfelt Love (2011)
Heartfelt Love, the pioneering drama in the historical fantasy genre, remains a legend that no other drama has surpassed. The story revolves around Zhang Xiu, a modern girl who suddenly travels back in time to the Qing Dynasty, amidst the struggle for the throne among princes. Under the identity of Ma Ni Thai Nhuoc Hy, she encounters Ba A Ca, Shi A Ca, Tu A Ca, Shi Tu A Ca, and many others, bringing her a mix of sad, joyful, heartbreaking, and happy memories. It feels like every emotion in the world has passed through her life.
5. Flowery Beauty Assassins (2020)
Flowery Beauty Assassins - a historical romance drama that combines sweetness and emotional turmoil, like a ship taking you through a spectrum of emotions, from laughter and happiness to tears. Throughout the drama, not only the love story of Toan Co and Tu Phuong but also the romances of Linh Lung, Man Ngon, Tu Ho, and Vo Chi Ky leave the audience deeply moved and unforgettable.
6. Fragrant Mist Like Morning Dew (2019)
Before passing away, the Flower Deity of the previous life gave her daughter, Cam Mich, a special elixir with the hope that her little daughter would not get involved in love affairs in the mortal world, living a peaceful life instead of suffering and unhappiness like her own life. However, fate leads her to meet and fall in love with Huc Phuong. The first half of the movie is filled with laughter because of the adorable and playful nature of Cam Mich and Huc Phuong. The latter half is a journey of maturity filled with pain for most characters.
7. The Unfortunate Love of Nyu Phuong Nhi (2020)
The Unfortunate Love of Nyu Phuong Nhi tells the story of a love full of resentment between Pho Dung and Tu Tan. In the previous life, he died in battle while she, his concubine, was pushed into the water and drowned. Both of them are reborn. In this life, she still lives in the body of Pho Dung, a 13-year-old girl. Despite being reincarnated in their own bodies, the memories of their previous lives for both Tu Tan and Pho Dung remain intact. They both think they are unique, he schemes against her, she schemes against others, only to later realize they are both reincarnated beings.
8. Three Lives Three Worlds Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms (2017)
The film revolves around the life and tumultuous love spanning three lifetimes of the Empress of Qingqiu, Bai Qian, the youngest daughter of the White Emperor and the High Goddess Dijun. They have faced countless trials and tribulations, dealt with hostile forces, but in the end, they have found complete happiness for themselves.
9. Flying Fox (2019)
Flying Fox tells the story of the life of the female demon leader Lộ Chiêu Diêu, the head of the Six Walled Gates. Despite being a girl, Chiêu Diêu possesses formidable martial arts skills and a fierce, arrogant personality that intimidates people. Once, she saves a little boy named Mặc Thanh. Since then, Mặc Thanh has admired and secretly loved Chiêu Diêu. When Chiêu Diêu goes to the tomb to retrieve a sword, Mặc Thanh is affected by the evil aura in his body, causing him to go berserk and harm everyone, including Chiêu Diêu. Through many misunderstandings, Chiêu Diêu gradually understands everything and is moved by Mặc Thanh's sincere affection for her. They join forces to defeat the treacherous Lac Minh Hien. After that battle, they have a happy ending together.
10. Flower of Destiny (2015)
The film revolves around the life of Flower of Destiny – a girl with a extremely tragic life. Born with blood that attracts demons, orphaned at a young age, she grew up in the coldness of the village for 16 long years. At the age of 16, Flower of Destiny set off to Mount Shu to study martial arts, being accepted as the only disciple by the venerable Trường Lưu Thượng master Bạch Tử Họa. Gradually, they developed feelings for each other but had to face many challenges between love and duty. One bears the responsibility of protecting the human realm, while the other carries the blood of demons.
11. Three Lives Three Worlds: The Pillow Book (2019)
After sealing the Devil Lord, Ninth Heaven gradually fell into a thousand-year sleep. He awakens after encountering Linh Tịch, a beautiful lost girl. During their time together, they develop feelings for each other. At the same time, Ninth Heaven discovers that Linh Tịch is born with demon aura, which is the elixir of the Demon race, helping the Devil Lord break free and cause havoc to all beings. Not wanting to witness the innocent suffer, Ninth Heaven stands up against societal pressure to help Linh Tịch eliminate the demon aura. After enduring hardships, they finally find happiness together.
12. Silk Moonlight (2020)
Silk Moonlight revolves around the love story between silk guards Lục Dịch and the joyful girl Viên Kim Hạ. Similar to many other romantic dramas, they didn't have a good first impression of each other. However, after journeying together to solve life-threatening mysteries, both Lục Dịch and Kim Hạ realize their feelings for each other. As their love deepens, they also uncover the longstanding feud between their families. Will their love be strong enough to help them overcome the shadows of the past and stay together?
13. The Legend of Minh Lan (2019)
The series follows the life of the young girl Minh Lan and her deep, beautiful, yet tumultuous love affair with the second young master of the Ninh Viễn Marquis family - Cố Đình Diệp. She is the youngest daughter, born out of wedlock. At the age of 5, her mother suddenly passed away, her biological father was indifferent, and her elder sister disliked her, growing up in the coldness of her family. As a smart and beautiful girl, she had to endure humiliation from a young age to mature, with a desire to uncover the true cause of her mother's death.
14. Three Lives, Three Worlds: The Pillow Book (2020)
Three Lives, Three Worlds: The Pillow Book revolves around the love story between the nine-tailed fox spirit of Thanh Khâu, Bạch Phượng Cửu, and the Emperor of Dong Hua - a revered deity. When she was young, Phượng Cửu was chased and attacked by demons while wandering, luckily saved by Dong Hua. Touched by Dong Hua's kindness, Phượng Cửu engraved his name in her heart. From then on, she always found excuses to repay his kindness and hoped to express her admiration for Dong Hua. Two individuals with contrasting personalities, even their ways of love differ, but both are oblivious to each other's affection. Will happiness finally come to them in the end? Let's find out.
15. Cloud Reflections Story (2019)
Cloud Reflections Story revolves around the life and sweet love of the beautiful and intelligent girl Hàn Vân Tịch and the Prince Tần. Hàn Vân Tịch is a beautiful, intelligent, and talented girl but had an unfortunate childhood. While searching for medicine to heal a poisonous scar, she meets Prince Tần. A sweet and romantic love story intertwined with schemes and rivalries begins.
16. The General's Daughter (2020)
The General's Daughter is a historical drama with a strong romantic essence revolving around the arranged marriage between Thẩm Cẩm – the daughter of the Vương Phủ who has been pampered since childhood, and Sở Tu Minh – a general stationed at the remote border. Over time, both of them develop feelings for each other, but life on the border is far from easy, especially when the royal family begins to suspect the Sở family. The young couple's love story thus falls into turmoil and obstacles.
17. Twice Fate (2020)
The film tells the sweet and bitter love story of the main couple, set in the late years of the Eastern Han Dynasty. It narrates how Nguyên Thanh Ly – the daughter of a deceased general, is kidnapped on her way to the nunnery for seclusion and remains unconscious for many days. The great shock causes Thanh Ly to lose her memory and her personality changes. To avoid fulfilling her past engagement, Nguyên Thanh Ly flees and disguises herself as a man, living as a vagabond in Thẩm Hà district.
18. The Empress's Chronicle – The Tale of Tôn Nhược Vy
Set in the early years of the Ming dynasty, a tumultuous period of political intrigue and turmoil, the story follows the fate of Ngư Sử's family, torn apart by tragedy. Their eldest daughter, Nhược Vy, is rescued by the general Tôn Ngu, while their younger daughter, Mạn Nhân, is saved by Prince Chu Cao Sí. Raised in the imperial court and the martial world respectively, their contrasting upbringings shape their divergent personalities. Initially seeking revenge against Emperor Minh Thành Tổ for her family's misfortune, Nhược Vy's perspective changes after marrying Chu Chiêm Cơ and experiencing true love. She assists her husband in consolidating power and governing the realm even after his death, ensuring the stability of the dynasty for generations to come.
19. The Legend of Hao Lan (2019)
The Legend of Hao Lan is the most anticipated historical romance drama of 2019, depicting the life of Lý Hạo Lan. From birth, her life is marked by turmoil, being sold to Lã Bất Vi, and later becoming the wife of Prince Doanh Dị Nhân. Together, they repeatedly join forces, facing numerous challenges to restore the Tần dynasty. Hạo Lan bears a son, Doanh Chính, for Dị Nhân. Upon reaching adulthood and ascending to the throne, Doanh Chính uncovers a shocking truth: Lã Bất Vi is his biological father.
20. The Heart-Capturing Painter (2020)
The film tells the romantic story of Hùng Hi Nhược and Ly Hoằng Bân, two individuals with contrasting personalities. She is a talented female artist while he is a cold and proud gentleman. Initially devoid of any feelings for each other, they agree to marry in order to save her life and help Ly Hoàng Bân escape from an arranged marriage. Living together as husband and wife, they gradually develop feelings for each other. Thus begins a love story filled with romance, sweetness, hardships, and dangers.
Here are the Top 20 best historical romance dramas to share with you. We hope that this list of dramas recommended by Mytour will provide you with the most enjoyable entertainment moments. Thank you for reading.
