C-Dramas Like Story of Yanxi Palace
Loved Story of Yanxi Palace (2018), iQIYI, and want more with the same feel? It is known for palace intrigue, qing dynasty and underdog female lead. Here are 8 Chinese dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.
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Empresses in the Palace
后宫·甄嬛传
Young and innocent Zhen Huan enters the emperor’s harem as one of many new concubines.
Why it's like Story of Yanxi Palace: The gold standard of palace scheming, with sharp rivalries.
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The Story of Ming Lan
知否知否应是绿肥红瘦
Sheng Minglan is the sixth child of a large, scheming household. Clever and observant but overlooked by her father and family, she learns to hide her talents while quietly working…
Why it's like Story of Yanxi Palace: A smart heroine and a slow-burning love story.
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Story of Kunning Palace
宁安如梦
Jiang Xuening once schemed her way to the top of the palace, only to meet a tragic end.
Why it's like Story of Yanxi Palace: A romantic, rich palace story.
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Love Like the Galaxy
星汉灿烂
Cheng Shaoshang was left behind as a child while her parents were away at war, and she learned to protect herself by hiding how clever she really is.
Why it's like Story of Yanxi Palace: A heroine with a plan and a slow-burn romance.
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The Prisoner of Beauty
折腰
Xiao Qiao, a clever young woman from the Qiao family, is married to Wei Shao, the sharp and capable head of the Wei family, to seal an alliance between two clans with a bitter…
Why it's like Story of Yanxi Palace: A clever heroine in a dangerous, romantic world.
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Blossom
九重紫
After a life of betrayal and injustice, noblewoman Dou Zhao unexpectedly wakes up years in the past, carrying her memories and a strange prophetic book.
Why it's like Story of Yanxi Palace: A heroine who plays a long game.
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The East Palace
동궁
In a kingdom plagued by supernatural events, ghost slayer Gu Cheon and court lady Saeng Gang, who can hear the voices of the dead, are summoned to investigate a dark force…
Why it's like Story of Yanxi Palace: A palace story with intrigue and romance.
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New Life Begins
卿卿日常
A marriage selection has brought young women from all over the land to Xinchuan.
Why it's like Story of Yanxi Palace: A lighter, comfy take on historical romance.
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About Story of Yanxi Palace
Wei Yingluo is a sharp-witted young embroidery maid who enters the Forbidden City during the Qianlong Emperor’s reign, determined to learn the truth behind her sister’s death. See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like Story of Yanxi Palace
What are the best dramas like Story of Yanxi Palace?
Our top picks are Empresses in the Palace, The Story of Ming Lan, Story of Kunning Palace, followed by Love Like the Galaxy. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as palace intrigue, qing dynasty and underdog female lead, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
Where can I watch Story of Yanxi Palace?
Story of Yanxi Palace is listed on iQIYI. Availability can differ by country, so check the service in your region.
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