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The narrative centers on Lin Wan Rong, a modern-day individual who finds himself in a parallel world during a visit to Mount Tai. This alternate world coexists with the Song dynasty, but features many historical events that differ from recorded accounts. For example, Xiang Yu emerges victorious over Liu Ban at the Battle of Gaixia without taking his own life afterward. Despite being known for his intelligence and generosity, Lin Wan Rong also possesses a playful nature. Leveraging his economic acumen and contemporary knowledge, he rises to a position of authority. However, his newfound wealth and influence embroil him in a power struggle among the ruling elite, ultimately leading him to command troops in battle. This narrative is adapted from a web novel titled Yu Yan.

Yin Qin Rou is a modern-day woman who is transported back in time and unexpectedly encounters a prince. The prince, Xie Yan Qi, becomes suspicious of her background and decides to keep her under his watch. As Qin Rou's contemporary views and defiance towards authority start to influence him, Yan Qi gradually falls in love with her. Amidst this, there is unrest within the royal family as the second prince eliminates his older brother to claim the throne. Now, the only obstacle between him and the throne is Yan Qi, the third prince. Can Qin Rou protect him? And what if she is not the only one who has traveled through time...

Bai Yin Qi, known as the ruler of Sumeru, possesses both charm and intelligence. However, these qualities are of little use in a corrupt imperial court. After being targeted by numerous assassins, Bai Yin Qi unexpectedly falls in love with Yu Yan, a female assassin. Following a failed assassination attempt and a courageous act by his loyal guard Tian Xiao Li involving a mysterious pocket watch, the trio finds themselves transported to the year 2018. In this new era, Bai Yin Qi assumes the role of the heir to the influential Bai Group. Despite his newfound status, he faces threats from all sides due to his illegitimate heritage. Upon reuniting with Yu Yan in the present day, Bai Yin Qi discovers that she has no recollection of their past together.

Coincidentally, he encounters Zheng Ji, a messenger of marriage who crosses over to the present time. It is revealed that Zheng Ji is actually Du Yuhou from over a millennium ago. His mission was to escort the princess of the Central Plains back to Chang An. Mistaking the news anchor Yuan Jia for a royal envoy, he is committed to assisting in fulfilling the duty of returning the "princess" home.

After successfully selling her television series script, aspiring writer Chen Xiao Qian faces challenges when the male lead refuses to play his role

Bai He, a spirited young woman, experiences a life-changing accident that leads her on a journey through various fictional worlds in order to rescue a friend. As a college freshman raised by her father, Bai He embodies traits of justice, respect for elders, and a hint of tomboyishness. Following the accident, Bai He finds herself immersed in fantastical adventures that span different historical periods, from ancient dynasties to the Republican era and modern times. Her task is to assist minor characters in these stories in discovering their purpose, ultimately saving her dear friend Li Yan Xi. This narrative is inspired by Wan Er's novel, "Pao Hui Gong Lue."

When a time anomaly causes a futuristic mobile device from 2060 and characters from an ancient Chinese tale to appear in 2006, chaos ensues. Jiao must now swap his sword for a superhero cape in order to protect Earth from the menacing Bull Demon. This CGI-filled mashup of fantasy, adventure, sci-fi, and comedy promises a rollicking good time. Along for the ride are Shu Chang (Lotus Lantern) and Li Bin (Shanghai Dream), adding to the lighthearted fun.

The well-liked partner Lan Ming Zhu is controlling and authoritative, earning favor in the palace. However, she eventually betrayed Eunuch Jiu Qian Sui, who had played a crucial role in her rise to power. In response, Jiu Qian Sui plotted to end her life. Unexpectedly, Lan Ming Zhu is transported to the modern era and inhabits the body of a young accountant named Lan Lan. There, she encounters Qin Yi Cheng, the CEO of a company who bears a striking resemblance to Jiu Qian Sui. How will the timeless connection between these two individuals unfold in the present day?

He Su Su, a young woman studying archaeology, found herself transported back in time to Tian Shi Kingdom after a landslide accident, where she found herself fleeing from danger. With survival as her top priority, He Su Su also yearned to return to her own time. When she encountered Pottery Master Song Yi Chen while dealing with spies, an accidental death led him to suspect her of espionage. To keep a close eye on her, Song Yi Chen enrolled her in his pottery class, sparking the beginning of their romance.

The empress and emperor are currently relishing a blissful marriage, only to find themselves entangled in a sinister plot that jeopardizes their love

Ning Han Xi is a talented young chef working at a prestigious Michelin-starred restaurant. While foraging for ingredients up a tree, she accidentally tumbled and found herself transported into a television drama. He Zi Xiao, the ruler of Taoyuan City, was out hunting in the wilderness. Deputy city ruler Zhao Ying Ying hatched a plot to eliminate both the city ruler and the heir in order to seize power. Ning Han Xi and He Zi Xiao teamed up to thwart the deputy city ruler's schemes, successfully preserving the positions of the city ruler and the young heir. However, the time has come for them to part ways... (MangoTVSparkle)

A culinary enthusiast has journeyed back in time to help the emperor who is uninterested in food. Renowned as an experienced food content creator in present times, she amazes all in the royal court with her delicious dishes.

"The Tale of the Sword Master" follows Zhao Xiao Zhao, one of the top three swordsmen in the virtual world in the year 2030. He replicates the sensor to infiltrate the game and challenge skilled player Ye Fan, aiming to dominate the gaming realm. Zhao's girlfriend, Ye Jing Yi, and Ye Fan's girlfriend, Ning Xin, get entangled in the situation. As they find themselves transported to the Tang dynasty within the game, their path back to the present is obstructed by a mysterious figure. Their memories are erased, a plot for world domination is unveiled, and they are all swept into a battle to become the leader of the Wu Lin. (

Following their dominance in the virtual world of New Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, Qin Zhan and Yu Chen's journey continues. Having emerged victorious in numerous battles as RPG characters, they now find themselves at the peak of power, their martial arts prowess unrivaled. Despite their achievements, a sense of ennui begins to creep in. It is then that they stumble upon the existence of countless other gaming realms, each offering a unique experience of self-discovery alongside their own reality.

Kuang Tian Bao, an immortal mutant, teams up with Jia Xiao Ling, a skilled female monster hunter, on a wild mission to defend humanity against a horned extraterrestrial bent on taking over the planet. Kuang Tian Bao, who desires to be normal, enlists Jia Xiao Ling's help to alter the course of the event that altered his life by traveling back in time, encountering perilous obstacles in their path.

According to legend, each year on the seventh day of the seventh month in the lunar calendar, the Cowherd and the Weaving Girl reunite on the Bridge of Birds in the Milky Way. This special day marks a tragic love story between an immortal being and a human. The weaving girl, Fuk Jik Jik, is tasked with weaving colorful clouds in the heavenly palace. However, she accidentally drops her loom shuttle into the mortal realm, catching the attention of the Jade Empress. Jik Jik and her friend Bo Hei Jeuk are sent to the mortal world by the Empress to retrieve the shuttle. Jik Jik meets the Cowherd Wong Ah Ngau on Earth, who diligently crafts a new shuttle for her. Despite the forbidden nature of their love, Jik Jik falls for Ah Ngau and sneaks away to be with him. When the Jade Empress discovers their secret meetings, she summons Jik Jik back to the heavens. Refusing to give up her love, Jik Jik chooses to become mortal and stay with Ah Ngau, only to find that he has been stripped of his memories by the Empress.

A beauty specialist has journeyed back in time to ancient eras to embody the role of Luo Ming Wan, a princess in the esteemed Ning Dynasty. Following a plane accident, a contemporary young woman skilled in skincare and hailing from a family well-versed in traditional Chinese medicine finds herself transported through time. Assuming the persona of Luo Ming Wan, she encounters the eldest prince Zhang Lan Ying and ultimately becomes his princess consort. Despite rumors of Zhang Lan Ying being harsh, Luo Ming Wan realizes that these speculations hold no truth. Through their interactions, she uncovers a hidden aspect of Zhang Lan Ying. Luo Ming Wan reignites her passions and sparks a beauty trend among the aristocracy once more.

Tang Miao Xin joins a mysterious game and is paired with King Ning Gu Zhou in an arranged marriage. While dealing with palace politics and thriving at Dayan Academy, she discovers Ning Gu Zhou's secret suffering and assists her companions in standing up against unfairness, all while confronting formidable enemies. This information is sourced from TMDb and is based on the online novel "Wang Fei Ta Bu Jiang Wu De" by Tang Hua Lao.

The narrative progresses as we learn about the subsequent events involving Abu, the beloved extraterrestrial who adopts the persona of Tang Qing Ye following a serendipitous arrival on Earth, and becomes ensnared in a romantic entanglement with Tang Qing Feng.

A lawyer's life takes a drastic turn when he handles a divorce case involving an actress who happens to be his childhood friend. After losing his job and reputation due to allegations of evidence tampering, he moves to a mysterious apartment where he starts witnessing strange occurrences involving a woman's shadow. Despite initially mistaking her for a ghost, he discovers that she is actually a reporter named Chen Jia Lan. As they develop a bond, he realizes that their connection goes beyond mere coincidence. However, the divorce case that led to his downfall continues to haunt them.

Liu Zi Yuan owns a bar that serves as a portal between the present day and the Song dynasty. During one of his accidental trips back in time, he encounters Li Qing Wan, a mysterious woman who had been living this dual life for five years longer than him. Together, they navigate the challenges of blending modern technology with ancient practices in Song Dynasty establishments. As they uncover a peculiar anomaly in the West Market, where a shop is selling modern goods to the ancient population, their journey between two worlds and timelines takes on a new level of intrigue.

Close to death, a fervent samurai depicted in a shunga painting from the Edo period miraculously journeys through time moments before facing his execution. (MangaUpdates)

The protagonist, a woman, travels back in time and inhabits the body of a queen in a kingdom with a large male harem of approximately 30 men, where she has the ability to conceive children with them.

Five centuries ago, Zi Xia comes down to the mortal world in search of Zhi Zun Bao, the man she loves and the one who extracted the Zi Qing Sword. Unfortunately, the sword is damaged during the journey, prompting her to use the time-travelling power of the pandora's box to try to restore it. Transported five hundred years into the future, she encounters Zhi Zun Bao, who has no memory of his previous life. Now a leader of the Ax Gang, a group of bandits, he has been romantically involved with Bai Jing Jing. As the story unfolds, it delves into a whirlwind of time travel and fantastical events, offering a fresh take on the classic tale "Journey to the West".

In a blend of contemporary and historical settings, various love stories span through time and distance to connect over centuries when a cafe employee learns of his past life as a Taoist immortal. Will he be able to regain his abilities and reunite with his lost love in the present? (AsianCrush)

In this imaginative play, a man and a woman are drawn into the world of his own comic book. However, the story takes a surprising twist when he is turned into a princess facing a tragic destiny, while she transforms into a handsome prince. What follows is an exciting adventure as they battle each other fiercely, consumed by mutual animosity. Yet, as they face challenges together, a surprising bond begins to form between them, bringing them closer each day. The boundaries between love and hate become blurred as they grapple with unexpected emotions in this charming story of unlikely love.

Tang Wan, a terminally ill woman, discovers the ability to time travel accidentally. She uses this skill to visit the tyrant Lu Yuan's bedroom daily, absorbing dragon energy to extend her life. Initially enemies, they eventually team up with the help of modern technology like instant noodles. Despite their secret love, they are forced to part ways due to a prophecy. Watch as they navigate love and betrayal across time and space, using sand sculptures in a bittersweet and tumultuous relationship.

In the midst of a high-speed pursuit on a motorboat, local police officer Wong Tai Mui is swept up into a waterspout that serves as a portal through time. She finds herself transported back to 19th century Hong Kong during the Qing dynasty. There, she encounters a Cantonese pirate named Cheng Yat, along with his wife Shek Giu and their adopted son Cheung Po Tsai. Despite their skepticism about her sudden appearance, Tai Mui uses her knowledge of the future to help them escape a dangerous naval battle against the Qing fleet led by Prince Man Ho. Meanwhile, in Beijing's Imperial Palace, Consorts Yim and Shun scheme to increase their own power while manipulating Prince Man Ho. Disillusioned with the political intrigue and family conflicts, Prince Man Ho decides to leave the palace and abandon his aspirations for the throne. As a waterspout forms over the Canton Sea during a solar eclipse, Po Tsai assists Tai Mui in accessing the time portal that will return her to the 21st century. In a selfless act, he joins her on the journey back to the future.

In the midst of a battle over the Jade Seal rumored to hold the Pearl of Reincarnation, two sisters, Mu Qing Huan and Mu Jiao Jiao, find themselves transported to an ancient realm. Mu Qing Huan reunites with General Shen Rui, a figure from her mysterious past, while Mu Jiao Jiao encounters the Elder Prince. As they become entangled in a struggle for power and the threat of rebellion looms, the question remains: will they ever find their way back home, or is destiny preparing a different path for them?

Half a century before the events of the first season, Jing Tian, a playful and carefree young man driven by a desire for wealth, comes into possession of a mystical jade that leads him to cross paths with Xue Jian, a spirited young lady. Their journey intertwines with that of Xu Chang Qing, a seasoned disciple from the Mt. Shu Sect. Together, they face a series of challenges, including confronting their own histories, through a grand fantasy quest.

A high-ranking officer in the imperial guard travels through time to the present day and wakes up in the home of Lin Gu Jiu

Qu Tan Er encounters the cunning prince once more, sparking a fresh chapter in their romance

Uh oh, Qu Tan Er has once again traveled through time! This time, she finds herself in a world where women hold the dominant roles, while men are considered inferior. Mo Lian Cheng is a contender in the palace selection, but he is surprised to discover that he is being relentlessly pursued by a bold princess who is determined to capture his heart. Will he eventually recall their past and agree to be her husband for the third time? (ChineseDrama.info)

Yan Sui is an experienced traveler who explores various fictional worlds and completes tasks for characters in order to receive spiritual energy. His life takes a turn when a regular girl named Mu Xiao Ru accidentally enters his dimension and gets pulled into one of the storybook worlds with the help of a magical bracelet she has had for a long time. Yan Sui is compelled to revisit his previous storybook world to assist and rescue Mu Xiao Ru since her bracelet is connected to his history. Together, they engage in a series of adventures in different storybook worlds to uncover the secrets of the bracelet and their own pasts.

Liang Wei Wei finds herself transported through time once more, this time as a ruthless female emperor instead of a powerless queen. Jing Qing, who used to be a cunning emperor, now plays the role of a vulnerable general seeking to overthrow her rule. In her new reality, Liang Wei Wei is surrounded by a harem of three thousand beautiful women but is despised as a tyrant by all. To win back the affections of Jing Qing, whom she cannot stop thinking about, she must help him regain his lost memories. However, she is surprised to discover that he is more sensitive than she had anticipated.

Yan Yi Yi, an online author, found herself transported into her own novel where she took on the role of a cunning female ally. She engaged in mental and emotional battles with the emperor in order to steer clear of the dreadful fate of being banished to the cold palace. However, she was warned by the book's authority that deviating from the original storyline would result in her disappearance. Yan Yi Yi managed to survive by adhering to the plot, thus preventing an unfavorable outcome, all while harboring a secret love for the emperor.

Li Meng Meng, a girl lacking confidence and struggling academically, goes unnoticed by others. However, her life takes a drastic turn when she accidentally enters the mystical Qi Kingdom and is revered as their divine messenger. Using her contemporary talents, she becomes the mentor to the cunning young king of the kingdom.

Crown Prince Yi Gak discovers that he has been whisked away from the Joseon Dynasty to contemporary Seoul. He encounters Hong Se Na, who looks remarkably like his deceased wife, and is resolved to uncover the truth behind her death, a mystery that has persisted for 300 years. Sharing a striking resemblance with the CEO's grandson at the company where Se Na is employed, Gak takes on the young man's identity to remain near her. Will the Crown Prince be able to maneuver through a modern corporation to gather insights that could lead him back to his own era?

Heo Im, born into a concubine family during the Joseon period and possessing exceptional medical abilities, feels disheartened in his profession as he struggles to attain higher ranks within the government due to his lineage. By chance, he finds himself transported through time to contemporary Seoul, 400 years into the future, where he encounters the modern physician Yeon Gyung. Perceiving Heo Im as peculiar, she wishes to distance herself from him; however, they unexpectedly find themselves traveling back to the Joseon era together. (tvN Asia)

The narrative follows Bong Pil, a jobless individual who relies on his parents for support while feigning preparation for the civil service examination. In a twist of fate, Bong Pil travels back in time via a manhole with the intention of preventing the marriage of his long-time affection, Soo Jin, which is scheduled to occur in just one week.

Following a series of losses in her life, Yao Liang Liang's residence mysteriously merges with the dwelling of the Emperor from an ancient realm, enabling them to traverse between the two worlds. In this new setting, she encounters a young emperor who bears a striking resemblance to her favorite celebrity, Wang Zheng. Sensing an opportunity, Yao Liang Liang strikes a deal with the emperor: he will provide her with financial assistance, while she pretends to be his unseen betrothed for their upcoming arranged marriage alliance. As they work together towards their individual goals, feelings of love begin to blossom between them.

Unhappy and lacking success, Ban Ha Ni, a 37-year-old single woman known for her submissive and shy nature, feels like she has lost her energy. Working in a temporary position, she worries about losing her job and is also concerned about her single status. She continues living this way day by day until her younger, more spirited self suddenly appears before her, urging her to make a change. The 17-year-old version of Ha Ni has traveled from the past to meet her current self, and she is a stark contrast to the present-day Ha Ni, being cheerful and hopeful.

The narrative follows Fang Yi, a youthful female who stumbles into the realm of martial arts and transforms into Rong Shu Kuang, a skilled swordsman. Together with the formidable warrior Yan Shao, they work together to uncover the secrets of both the past and present worlds and ensure each other's safety within the martial arts community. This information was sourced from Cpophome.com and is adapted from the novel "Yu Yan Shao Tong Mian" by Shen Cang Mei.

Liu Ritian, a resident known for selling movies and DVDs on the street, is recognized in the area as a dedicated kung fu enthusiast who trains diligently day and night, isolated in his own realm. By a stroke of luck, Liu Ri Tian's family heirloom manuscript ended up submerged in water, revealing fresh script. Following the instructions, Liu Ri Tian embarked on a journey back to the ancient world of martial arts. Overcoming various challenges, Liu Ri Tian eventually emerged as a legendary hero in the realm of martial arts.

Continuing from the conclusion of the novel, the narrative shifts from a tragic love story to a lighthearted fantasy comedy. Bai Qian and Yehua find themselves in an unforeseen predicament, landing in the human world at a location known as Peach Blossoms Village.

An Qi Yue, a carefree young girl, explores the complexities of love and fate. Due to her rebellious nature, she finds herself transported back a thousand years to an ancient era where her destiny takes an unexpected turn. (Youku)

Yu Yuan Yuan finds herself traveling back in time to ancient China after entering a painting

In a twist of fate, a young man is mysteriously sent back to the Tang Dynasty where he is greeted by a bevy of lovely women. seizing the opportunity, he introduces innovations like perfume, soccer, and other advanced gadgets that quickly make him a beloved figure in this ancient time period. Will he ultimately choose to remain in the past, forsaking his modern life altogether? "Man Comes to Tang Dynasty" marks the debut of the initial Chinese historical Web drama series.

When Li Chu Yue travels back in time, she narrowly avoids death when mistaken for an assassin by An Jing Zhao, the heir of Yunwei Villa. Despite surviving by sheer luck, she is forced to team up with An Jing Zhao in a scheme to deceive others into believing they are a married couple.