Best traditional Action Wuxia dramas
Vote for your favourite Wuxia/Martial Arts Chinese Dramas.
[NOT xianxia, supernatural, high fantasy, xuanhuan, immortals, demons, gods, etc.; if you want to vote for dramas like that, you can use my other list here!]
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Estelll Dec 12, 2019
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Fan Xian is born in the ancient empire of Southern Qing with memories of the 21st century. He lives in a rural town as the illegitimate son of the Minister of Finance, ...more -
In sixth-century China, the Emperor of Great Liang orders the unjust execution of his brother-in-law Marshal Lin Xie alongside the Lin family, his 70,000 army soldiers, and Crown Prince Qi. Secretly surviving ...more -
In order to leave the assassin organization The Window of Heaven, the leader Zhou Zi Shu performs an obligatory departure technique, leaving him with three years left to live. He disguises his ...more -
The story takes place during the chaotic times of Wei, where innocent citizens are often kidnapped and turned into slaves. Slave girl, Chu Qiao was thrown into a forest along with other ...more -
Hei Feng Xi is handsome and elegant, while Bai Feng Xi is majestic and unrestrained. Opposites attract as both are unrivaled in skill and intellect. Caught in the warfare and chaos of ...more -
The story of twin brothers who separated at birth but grew up to be supreme martial artists. Raised to take revenge on each other they soon find themselves becoming good friends. Together ...more -
As a disciple of the Lei Clan, Lei Wu Jie can't wait to prove his worth as a hero, but as a novice who has only just entered the martial arts world, ...more -
Zhou Fei is the granddaughter of a national hero who was forced to become a bandit to serve the greater good. For 20 years, her grandfather, then her mother, were charged with ...more -
Ten years ago, Li Xiang Yi, the master of the Sigu Sect, dominated with his superior swordsmanship and was a symbol of light in the martial arts world. However, he suddenly disappeared ...more -
10. Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre
Chinese Drama - 2019, 50 episodes2,926 points by 30 votersThis 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 -
Xu Xiao is the King of China’s Northern Liang in an era of great upheaval. Steppe kingdoms have materialized with deadly intent, as rebellious uprisings threatened to destabilize the Southern realm. Against ...more -
A story that follows the master of Listening Snow Tower and the woman that he loves. He is a martial arts expert known to be a dragon among men and she is ...more -
The story follows the amnesiac detective Jian Buzhi who starts on a quest to find the truth and unmask his father's killer. Along the way, he finds a love interest and a ...more -
14. Nirvana in Fire Season 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin
Chinese Drama - 2017, 50 episodes1,840 points by 19 votersXiao Ping Zhang and Xiao Ping Jing are the talented sons of Xiao Ting Sheng, the Prince of Changlin and general of the Liang dynasty’s most powerful army. Ping Zhang is the ...more -
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 -
Lie Ru Ge is the daughter of the master of Lie Huo Manor which is the most powerful jiang hu sect. She is a cheerful beauty who’s trying to regain her eldest ...more -
Female assassin Ren Ru Yi, the former left envoy of the Scarlet Guards, becomes a member of the Wu's State's escort delegation to save the King of Wu who has been taken ...more -
In a realm dominated by martial arts experts, heroes, and villains, Hu Fei is a young, brave, justice-loving man on a quest for revenge. His father was killed, leaving him an orphan ...more -
A young boy brought up by wolves falls in love with a young Ma Zhai Xing, the daughter of a general and noble lord. Wrongly accused of killing the godbrother of the ...more -
Zuo Qing Ci, a Marquis's son posing as a physician, seeks the elusive Mountain River Painting scroll for the Imperial Courts. He encounters Fei Kou Er, a mysterious bandit with a hidden ...more -
In ancient China, the Kingdom of Heng has come to power, seemingly putting an end to decades of bloody war and social unrest. But not everyone is happy with the status quo ...more -
A story that takes place during turbulent times when the Northern Song and Western Xia were at war. Six young individuals undergo training to become spies in order to defend their country. ...more -
The kind Wang Xiao Shi leaves the mountain for the first time to travel. He encounters Wen Rou, Bai Chou Fei, and Su Meng Zhen who become his lifelong friends. In the ...more -
Dastardly thieves hatch a murderous plan in a quiet, sleepy town. They plot to seize a box containing a powerful weapon that has the potential to bestow its bearer with devastating powers. ...more -
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 -
The series tells the story of Yun Wei Shan, a spy longing for freedom, who infiltrates the Gong residence to complete a mission. In the eerie and treacherous Gong residence, she encounters ...more -
The story is about friendship and love, deception and betrayal, ambition and lust for power. In the middle of it all is, Ling Hu Chong, an orphan who is the senior student ...more -
Quirky and unconventional Zhan Qing Hong grew up well enough, but she never shared the dreams most treasured by her peers. While other girls dreamed of marrying well, Qing Hong dreams of ...more -
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 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 -
Li Ge Xiao is skilled in martial arts and has the brain to match it. In his former life, he was a high ranking Marshal with great law enforcement authority. But after ...more -
Yun Xiang, a disciple of Yuntai, entered the world to exact revenge for his massacred family after fifteen years of cultivation. Though lacking any martial arts skills, but having an incredible intelligence ...more -
When the dark evil immortal descends from the heaven, and the mysterious underground ghost palace was revealed, a strange herb named the Black Tea suddenly took Chang'an City by storm. However, no ...more -
Hua Rong is about to set sail on a heroic adventure she’s often dreamt about, only to be kidnapped by the notorious pirate, Qin Shang Cheng, who is set on making her ...more -
With a kind heart and a naturally good nature, Ye Xi might have been a model young lady, had it not been for her lofty dreams and idealistic aspirations. Wanting with all ...more -
Ling Hu Chong a member of the Hua Shan sword practicing body is in for trouble after his classmates suspect him of being the robber of their worshipped sword canon scripture. Trying ...more -
"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 -
In the turbulent interregnum following the collapse of the Tang dynasty, a young daughter of a herbalist is tricked and sold to a brothel. After a harrowing escape from death, she finds ...more -
Wei Wu Xian and Lan Wang Ji, two talented disciples of respected clans, meet during cultivation training and accidentally discover a secret carefully hidden for many years. Taking on the legacy of ...more -
When a family was unjustly massacred by a great general, a young boy named Ning Que escaped. He managed to survive in the wilds through his wits and growing fighting skills. One ...more -
During the late Ming dynasty, a time when the nation faced enemies externally and within, the young hero Geng Yu Jing discovered that his birth parents' death was due to a conspiracy ...more -
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 -
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 -
Can a hero with no combat abilities still save the empire? Wei Xiao Bao is the most unlikely hero as the sly but witty son of a prostitute during the early Qing ...more -
Set under the reign of Emperor Zhe Zong of Song, the story revolves around the experiences of Qiao Feng, leader of the beggar clan, Duan Yu, a prince of Dali and Xu ...more -
The story revolves around the adventures of the protagonist Di Yun, an ordinary young peasant who is imprisoned after being framed. In his quest for vengeance, he accidentally acquires the Liancheng Swordplay ...more -
The main protagonist is Qin Zhan, an avid player of a popular online game called New Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils (it's both an actual game in China and a well-loved classic wuxia). Qin ...more -
In the year 2196 technology has advanced so much that what was once considered extraordinary, such as immortality, has now become ordinary. Dissatisfied with her life, Chun Hua agrees to take part ...more -
Separated at birth and brought up by rivalling masters, twins Hua Wu Que and Xiao Yu Er reunite 18 years later to collaborate and combine forces so as to nullify a conspiracy ...more -
Yuan Cheng Zhi is the son of a general who has been killed by the emperor. He comes across a beautiful girl named Qing Qing, and they embark on exciting adventures together, ...more -
It is set in the late Song Dynasty (12th century), when the failing Song government was slowly falling prey to the northern tribes. (Source: MyDramaList) ~~ Adapted from book 1 "The Legend ...more -
The story begins when hero Zhao Huai’an decides to take refuge at the Dragon Gate Inn after being pursued by government officials for rescuing one of their captives. There, he is saved ...more -
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 -
Fan Xian, the illegitimate son of the finance minister found love with Lin Wan Er, the daughter of the Princess Royal. They wanted to live peaceful lives, but a scheming prince plotted ...more -
Can the best thief steal a woman’s heart? Xiao Shi Yi Lang is a happy-go-lucky thief who steals from the rich to give to the poor. While on the hunt for a ...more -
Shi Qing and his wife have two sons. The younger son Shi Zhong Jian was killed by a vile woman who was obsessed with Shi Qing. Because of the loss of a ...more -
A shooting star burns but briefly, but while it burns what other star in the heavens is as bright, as brilliant.? When a shooting star appears, not even the stars in the ...more -
At the end of some dynasty, wokou pirates run amuck and the eunuchs had the imperial power in their hands. Eunuch Cao of the Eastern Bureau colludes with the pirates to slaughter ...more -
An adventure begins with a mistaken identity after a nobody pretends to be the illegitimate daughter of the Murong family. Ever since Murong Zhuwan faked her identity to pretend to be from ...more -
Tthe drama is a Sino-Burmese wuxia travelogue road drama. It is loosely based on the true account of Prince Shwenandaw, who brought his renowned dance troop for a visit to Tang in ...more -
The Black and White groups hate each other. They continually fight, but the Golden Seal Tournament determines which side gets control. As the Golden Seal Tournament nears, a mysterious being assassinates the ...more -
~~ Loosely adapted from the novel series "Chu Liuxiang Series" (楚留香系列) by Gu Long (古龍). -
Although Li Huai is the grandson of “Xiao Li Fei Dao” Li Xun Huan, he is an illegitimate son, which caused him to roam around the world since he was young. Many ...more -
"The Lost Swordship" revolves around a martial arts expert who experiences defeat at the hands of his enemies and gains the help of an old man. He joins the righteous alliance and ...more -
Set in the Xinhai Revolution era, the story tells of Liu An Shun, a promising escort master in a reputable armed escort business owned by his teacher. He is poised to take ...more -
The New Smiling, Proud Wanderer is a webdrama that tells a story of a student from the righteous sect who ventures into the martial arts world and befriends people, both good and ...more -
During the reign of Qingli, young spies were being trained in order to maintain peace and stability among various ethnic groups in the Northern Song Dynasty. A six-member team is formed that ...more -
There are two main schools in ethereal Yan Shan — the Yan Shan School, which boasts 2 men and the Bai Hua, which boasts 2 girls. The two schools get along with ...more -
Huo Xing Chen, the daughter of the chief of the renowned Wuyue Sect, takes a decisive step into the martial world to defy the fate imposed upon her and to resist an ...more
