27 Popular Romantic Fantasy Chinese Dramas

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Fantasy Chinese dramas are an exciting and captivating way to explore the world of make-believe. With stories that bring together elements of magic, mythology, and adventure, these shows offer a unique escape from reality.

From ancient legends to modern tales, these fantasy Chinese dramas will transport you into a world filled with suspenseful plotlines and characters who will stay with you long after the credits roll.

Get ready to be enchanted by some of the best fantasy Chinese dramas available today!

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Many fantasy Chinese dramas are easily accessible from anywhere in the world. But there may be certain platforms that will only work with a VPN (i.e. US Netflix or Singapore VIU).

1. The Girl Who Sees Smells (2023)

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.4/10 | 24 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Fantasy | Watch on iqIYI, Watch on Youtube

Lu is an unlucky woman who has the talent of absolute taste and dreams of becoming a sommelier.

By chance, she saves the president of Anda Group, Xu Ming Chen, and her kiss becomes his only “antidote” for his strange disease. As the 2 start to develop feelings for each other, they must face numerous obstacles from family and friends.

Will they be able to move forward in their relationship and overcome all odds? Watch The Girl Who Sees Smells if you want a sweet romantic drama about love conquering anything that stands in its way.

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.5/10 | 33 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Law, Fantasy | Watch on Viki, Watch on Youtube

Qian Wei is a 28-year-old paralegal who works for Lu Xun. Despite harboring a grudge from their days as students, things take an unexpected turn when Qian Wei becomes the victim of a tragic accident and finds herself in a dream world where she regresses to her teenage self.

Here, she discovers an entirely different side to her persnickety boss and embarks on an adventure filled with romance, comedy, law, and fantasy.

Will they be able to overcome all obstacles and find love in the end or will their fates remain intertwined with tragedy once again?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.2/10 | 24 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Fantasy | Watch on Viki, Watch on iqIYI, Watch on Youtube

He Zhen Yu is a prideful lawyer who has never lost. After taking on a divorce case involving an actress, his childhood friend, he suddenly loses his job and reputation after being accused of fabricating evidence.

However, strange things start to occur when he moves into a mysterious apartment where the female tenant from four months ago appears whenever the clock strikes 10:06 at night.

He discovers that romance has blossomed between him and the female, but will they be able to move forward in light of his past?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.1/10 | 24 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Fantasy | Watch on Viki, Watch on Youtube

Nan Xing is an online novel writer whose main character is based on her idol, Lu Zi Chen. When she makes a wish for “unforgettable love” in a Fairy pool, the villain of her story, Xiao Wu Di, suddenly appears before her!

After being threatened into taking care of him, Nan Xing discovers that her wish comes with a special power: whenever she needs help, Xiao Wu Di teleports next to her.

While trying to protect herself from Xiao Wu Di’s advances, Nan Xing will also have to face the dangers of a centuries-old conspiracy that could threaten her newfound love for Lu Zi Chen.

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.1/10 | 30 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Mystery, Fantasy | Watch on Viki, Watch on Youtube

Si Teng is a plant-alien hybrid who was hunted down by a Xuanmen hunter many years ago. After being killed and buried at the base of a great cliff, she is resurrected by Qin Fang, an unsuspecting young architect.

Confused by her fragmented memories, Si Teng demands Qin Fang help her regain them while also helping her understand life in this modern age. Despite their rocky start, they eventually form an unlikely bond as they search for answers to Si Teng’s mysterious past.

Along the way they learn what it means to live and love but will their newfound happiness last when the demon of the past refuses to die?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.2/10 | 36 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Business, Fantasy | Watch on Viki, Watch on Youtube

Gu Chuan is a passionate young man whose life is turned upside down by a sudden traffic accident. He suffers life-threatening injuries to his heart and must undergo an emergency heart transplant in order to survive.

After the surgery, he discovers that strong emotions could end his life prematurely and so he carefully avoids anything that could raise his heart rate – even if doing so turns him into a shadow of his former self.

Jiang Xiao Ning, a woman with her own back story of sadness, comes to work at the company he and his friend have set up. Little by little, her positivity starts to rub off on Gu Chuan – but could this bond ever turn romantic?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.7/10 | 24 episodes | Romance, Life, Hate to Love, Fantasy | Watch on Viki, Watch on Youtube

On his very first day at school, Su Zhi Nian–a mysterious transfer student with supernatural powers from an accident during childhood–is confronted by bullies.

But luckily for him, Song Qing Chun steps in and fearlessly defends him, only to have her memory wiped afterward as part of protecting the secret of his abilities.

Four years later, Song Qing Chun reaches the heights of success as a major TV news presenter and Su Zhi Nian becomes an influential business leader. When they were reunited on stage at an awards ceremony as part of a carefully plotted scheme, their past interactions encourage a love/hate relationship.

Tragedy strikes both her family and her father’s company and she must cooperate with Su Zhi Nian professionally. Things get even more complicated when they are also forced to live together for 100 days due to a quirk of fate.

Will love or loyalty prevail in this modern-day fairytale romance story filled with secrets and surprises along the way?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.0/10 | 35 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Fantasy | Watch on Youtube

Bai Qi is a mysterious spirit doctor who travels the world to rid spirits of their obsessions. In his travels, he meets Lin Xia – a human girl with whom he has shared a long history.

By mistake, the two enter into a cohabitation agreement. As they embark on their journey of self-discovery and healing, they find themselves getting to know each other and slowly unlocking the secrets of their past.

Join Bai Qi and Lin Xia on an epic journey of love, friendship, and fantasy!

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.2/10 | 24 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Fantasy | Watch on Viki, Watch on Youtube

Mermaid Prince is a Chinese drama that follows the story of An Xi Da, a rescue team member of Xingyue Bay.

When travel columnist Shen Mu Xin mistakes him for a Mermen, they embark on an adventure to solve the mystery and find love in the process.

Along their journey, they encounter many funny moments and learn more about themselves while discovering true love.

As they explore this magical world together, will An Xi Da and Shen Mu Xin be able to overcome all obstacles and find happiness with each other in the end?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 9.0/10 | 13 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Fantasy | Watch on Viki, Watch on MyAsianTV

Someday or One Day is a 2019 Chinese drama about two women from different timelines. Huang Yu Xuan, a 27-year-old woman in the present day, misses her boyfriend Wang Quan Sheng who has been missing for two years and is presumed dead. Her birthday wish this year is to “see him.”

In 1998, Chen Yun Ru is a 17-year-old high schooler in love with a boy who doesn’t feel the same way for her. Her birthday wish this year is to “become the girl Li Zi Wei likes.”

One day, Huang Yu Xuan receives an unexpected Walkman cassette that transports her back into Chen Yun Ru’s life in 1998. To make matters worse, she learns that if Chen Yun Ru dies before 1999 then so will Huang Yu Xuan!

Can true love find a way to bridge their time gap and save both of them from tragedy while they unravel mysteries of the past and present along their journey together?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.4/10 | 28 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Fantasy | Watch on Viki, Watch on Youtube

Chai Xiao Qi is an alien girl from Cape Town Planet who is stuck on Earth because she lost her signal. Once she inhales a human male hormone, Xiao Qi falls into a “flowery state” and hilarious situations ensue.

While on earth, Xiao Qi meets a high-handed boss Fang Leng. Fang Leng suffers from a special type of amnesia where he forgets the females around him.

Will Xiao Qi and Fang Leng be able to survive each other?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.5/10 | 36 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Fantasy | Watch on Viki, Watch on iqIYI, Watch on DramaCool

Chi Yu is a guardian of the stars charged with maintaining balance in the cosmos. When he loses his power key, Sun Moon Jade, he’s forced to wander Earth and finds himself drawn to Wen Xi, a strong female general who captures his heart.

In an attempt to keep her with him always, Chi Yu attempts to rewrite her fate and dooms her to die at thirty in each life cycle.

As punishment for his actions, Chi Yu is imprisoned in the stars for 3,000 years before being released and vowed to fix what he caused. Lifetimes have passed since then and Wen Xi has been reincarnated as a big-time film producer but nothing can stop Chi Yu from trying once again.

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.8/10 | 25 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Fantasy | Watch on Viki, Watch on Youtube

Guan Pi Pi is an amateur reporter who feels abandoned and hopeless in life due to an ancient curse. He Lan Jing Ting, a secretive cultural relic specialist whose face remains unseen to the public eye, meets Guan Pi Pi and becomes convinced that he can make her believe in love again.

But for a man who lives his life in solitude, it might be tough to save a woman suffering from this supernatural curse.

Will they be able to overcome all obstacles and find love in the end or will their fates remain intertwined with tragedy?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.9/10 | 28 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Fantasy | Watch on Viki, Watch on Youtube

My Amazing Boyfriend is a Chinese drama that follows the story of Tian Jing Zhi, an unlucky actress who gets into a fatal car accident and awakens mutant Xue Ling Qiao from centuries of sleep. Despite his mysterious past, he forces his way into living at her house.

At first, Tian Jing Zhi acts like she’s not bothered by his superpowers but eventually starts to warm up to him. Unexpectedly, their torment reveals a shocking conspiracy that spans centuries and illuminates their romantic feelings along the way.

Will they be able to overcome all obstacles and find love in the end?

15. Til the End of the Moon (2023)

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.9/10 | 40 episodes | Romance, Drama, Historical, Fantasy | Watch on Viki, Watch on Youtube

Li Su Su is sent back in time to discover the origin of the demon lord and prevent his resurrection.

She assumes the identity of Ye Xi Wu, daughter of General Ye, and marries Tantai Jin, the captive prince and future demon lord, determined to destroy him before he can massacre many in her own time period.

But as they witness his past life and rise to power, an unexpected tale unfolds that complicates her mission.

Will Li Su Su be able to save everyone from destruction or will she succumb to fate’s plans for them both in this epic love trial?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.7/10 | 40 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Wuxia, Fantasy, Contract Marriage | Watch on Viki, Watch on MyAsianTV

A romantic comedy set in an ancient world, four powerful immortals are revered as gods. The story follows twin sisters Qing Kui and Ye Tan, who were betrothed to the heavenly prince and demon prince respectively.

However, due to a mix-up, they are married off to the wrong husbands which pave the way for two beautiful romances and also ignites a conspiracy that shakes all four realms.

Will these two sisters be able to find true love despite all of their obstacles or will they succumb to their enemies’ plans and schemes along the way? Follow this epic journey as it unfolds!

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.9/10 | 36 episodes | Romance, Wuxia, Historical, Fantasy | Watch on Viki, Watch on Netflix, Watch on Youtube

A romance-fantasy drama set in an ancient world, the story follows the journey of Orchid, a weak and low-ranking flower fairy, who accidentally finds herself inside Haotian Tower, the prison for Dongfang Qing Cang, the Moon Supreme.

As Orchid and Dongfang Qing Cang’s unexpected romance develops, will they be able to break free from his tower, or will the world remain in eternal peril?

Follow Orchid and Dongfang Qing Cang as they fight against fate and restore balance to the universe!

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.6/10 | 49 episodes | Romance, Wuxia, Historical, Fantasy | Watch on Viki, Watch on Youtube

Set in an ancient world where 4 powerful immortals are revered as gods, the story follows 2 of these true immortals, Bai Jue and Shang Gu.

They have been together for countless lifetimes and share a deep love. As they traverse the mortal realm, they must face obstacles that challenge their immortal power and the strength of their bond.

Can their love endure even when faced with such adversity or will it be broken beyond repair by the hardships life throws at them both individually and together as a couple?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.9/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Historical, Fantasy | Watch on Viki, Watch on Youtube

In the peaceful Qingqiu Country of Jiangzhou, on the banks of Qingshan Lake, resides Su Xiao He. The bubbly proprietress of a local pet shop, Xiao He is as beloved by all as the adorable animals she works with.

One day Xiao He receives a letter from her brother with a blue stone. But it turns out to be more than just an ordinary rock–it’s actually the Blue Soul Orb that has been dormant for centuries and has now awakened Meow Star Prince Mo Xiu Ran from another galaxy!

With no way back home and no idea how he got there in the first place, Xiu Ran must enlist Xiao He’s help to get him back where he belongs. In exchange for her assistance, they sign a contract binding them together until his mission is complete.

Together they embark on an unusual adventure filled with unexpected twists and turns that will test their bond and challenge them both individually and as a couple. Will they find love along this epic journey or succumb to their enemies’ plans and schemes along the way?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.8/10 | 59 episodes | Romance, Drama, Wuxia, Historical, Fantasy | Watch on Viki, Watch on Youtube

Chu Xuan Ji and Yu Si Feng are two souls from different realms who are sent to the mortal realm as penance for their past actions.

When they meet again 4 years later, they discover secrets and conspiracies that have a deep impact on their relationship.

As they travel together, Xuan Ji regains her six senses while Si Feng is forced to wear a mask that could potentially harm his life. With each new discovery, their destinies become more intertwined as an imbalance in all three realms – demon, heavenly and mortal – emerges.

Follow this epic journey of love and redemption as it unfolds!

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.0/10 | 30 episodes | Romance, Drama, Wuxia, Fantasy | Watch on Viki, Watch on Youtube

Fu Jiu Yun is an immortal deity who falls in love with a mortal woman. Despite his powerful abilities, he finds himself unable to win her heart and so follows her through ten different incarnations over the course of a thousand years.

When she is reborn as a princess, Fu Jiu Yun finally has hope for their relationship until an evil-minded prince and a group of demons from another realm hatch a devious plan to destroy her family and devastate her kingdom.

Taking on the form of Ah Man, her maidservant, she manages to escape but still seeks revenge upon those who wronged her. She invites Fu Jiu Yun to help her in this quest and eventually, they form an unbreakable bond between them.

However, destiny dictates that their romance may be short-lived due to difficult decisions that will have lasting impacts on all involved parties – including themselves!

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.4/10 | 60 episodes | Romance, Wuxia, Drama, Fantasy | Watch on Viki, Watch on Youtube

Jiu Chen, the god of war, fell into a deep sleep after he sealed the demon Lord 50,000 years ago. He is accidentally woken up from his sleep by Ling Xi and falls in love with her.

Little does he know, Ling Xi was born with an evil smell that can help the demon lord break free of his prison and overtake the world again.

Not willing to hurt Ling Xi, Jiu Chen will need to find a way to fight the demon lord when he returns. Can Jiu Chen and Ling Xi overcome evil and live happily ever after?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.1/10 | 40 episodes | Romance, Wuxia, Historical, Fantasy | Watch on Viki, Watch on Youtube

Years into the future, technology has become so extraordinary that immortality is a common thing. Unhappy with where her life is, Chun Hua decides to give up her immortality for a chance to experience true love.

She wakes up in a new world and is told that her true love will be the first person she sees.

She believes that Xiao Bai is her lifetime partner, but Shangguan Qiu Yue keeps showing up in her life. Who is the right person for her and did she make the right choice?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.8/10 | 12 episodes | Romance, Drama, Wuxia, Historical, Fantasy | Watch on iqIYI, Watch on Youtube

Lin Luo Jing is an ordinary girl who is constantly friend-zoned. After her friend gives her a dating simulator game, she accidentally chooses the hardest difficulty and gets transported into its world.

In this new world, Luo Jing must find true love in five attempts or be trapped in the game forever. She meets all kinds of attractive men such as sword deities, imperial bodyguards, playful rich men, and arrogant princes. Little does she know about the hidden schemes being plotted against her!

Will she be able to find true love before time runs out or will she be stuck in this virtual world forever?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.6/10 | 63 episodes | Romance, Wuxia, Historical, Fantasy | Watch on Viki, Watch on Youtube

Jin Mi, the daughter of Flower Deity Zi Fen was fed an ‘Unfeeling Pill’ to prevent her from developing any romantic feelings and kept locked in a water boundary within the Flower Realm.

When Xu Feng, the Fire Deity and second son of the Heavenly Emperor, accidentally lands in the Flower Realm after being attacked during his phoenix rebirth process, Jin Mi nurses him back to health and demands that he takes her along with him when he leaves.

This sets off their epic adventure together as they explore various realms and meet different immortals & demons while trying to break free from fate’s plans for them both. Will they be able to survive this love trial or will it be broken beyond repair by their enemies’ schemes along the way?

Follow this breathtaking journey as it unfolds!

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.8/10 | 58 episodes | Romance, Drama, Wuxia, Historical, Fantasy | Watch on Netflix, Watch on Youtube

The Nine-tailed Fox Bai Qian is brought to Kunlun Mountain to become a disciple of the God of War, Mo Yuan. While Bai Qian is there, Mo Yuan sacrifices his life to seal a demon lord when war breaks out.

Seventy thousand years later, Bai Qian attempts to re-seal the demon lord but is instead thrown to the mortal realm where she loses all her memories and divine power.

Isolated in a mountainous region, Bai Qian rescues the Crown Prince Ye Hua of the Nine Heavens who just so happens to be her heavenly betrothed and looks a lot like Mo Yuan who passed away.

The two start falling in love, not knowing the true identity of the other person, and their love tribulation involves them meeting in three different lives and three worlds.

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.4/10 | 20 episodes | Romance, Drama, Historical, Fantasy | Watch on KissAsian

Nie Qing Cheng is a half-demon who was raised as a human child by her father after her mother died in the Eight-Nation Alliance invasion of China.

Unbeknownst to her, she has special powers that are connected to her demon heritage, and her powers get exposed by an ambitious scientist.

She must learn how to control them while also navigating the complicated love triangle between herself and two other half-demons vying for her affection.

With the help of those close to her, will Nie Qing Cheng be able to embrace both sides of herself and find true love before it’s too late or will she succumb to the power struggle around her and risk losing everything she holds dear?

Fantasy Chinese dramas are a great way to escape the mundane and explore an exciting world of make-believe. From ancient legends to modern tales, these captivating shows offer something for every type of viewer.

With so many options available today, it can be hard to decide which one is right for you – but don’t worry! We’ve rounded up some of the best fantasy Chinese dramas around so all you need to do now is sit back and enjoy the shows!

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