The Master of Cheongsam - Asian drama recommendation
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The Master of Cheongsam(一剪芳华)

2021China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalJealousyQing DynastyRebellious Male LeadRevolutionRivalryRomanceSecondary CoupleTailor Male LeadTailor Supporting CharacterTraditional Fashion

Following a falling out with his teacher and facing mistreatment from his seniors, Lu Yuan Zhi decided to leave Beiping and relocate to Shanghai. Through his dedication and hard work, he managed to gain recognition in Shanghai. When conflict broke out in Beiping, Lu Yuan Zhi returned with a resolve to not create cheongsams for the Japanese. Leveraging his talents, he rose to prominence as one of the top costume designers in China. (DramaWiki)

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The Master Of Cheongsam

Recommendation: Under the Bodhi Tree similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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Under the Bodhi Tree(菩提树下)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalQing DynastyRomanceHistorical Fiction

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Qing Dynasty, and Romance themes with a 36% similarity match.

Master Long and his loyal friend Fang Xiu Cai come together to help their village during a severe outbreak. They later uncover that Madam Long and Master Long are responsible for the disease outbreak. The wicked duo then kills Master Long and blames Fang Xiu Cai for the epidemic, resulting in the demise of the entire Fang family except for Fang Xiu Cai's young son. In a twist of fate, Fang Xiu Cai's son is mistakenly switched with the Long family's son. The true heir of the Long family is raised by the Guan family, while Fang's son grows up in the Long family's care.

Recommendation: Remembrance of Dreams Past similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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Remembrance of Dreams Past(故梦)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalQing DynastyRomanceNovel AdaptationBiographicalHistorical Fiction

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Qing Dynasty, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

The story follows the challenges faced by a feudal family in China as the country undergoes significant transformations in the past century. Lu Tian En, born into a noble family during the late Qing Dynasty, recalls his grandmother Lady Lu with admiration as a princess. As the sole male heir, Tian En carried the weight of restoring his family's former prestige from a young age. Despite his desire to explore opportunities abroad and pursue a career as a bureaucrat, he was restricted by his family. The Lus eventually relocated to Shanghai, where Tian En struggled to adapt to the shifting societal norms. Witnessing the Japanese invasion and civil unrest, Tian En sought refuge in Taiwan in 1949 in search of solace for his troubled heart and a better future for his loved ones.

Recommendation: Extremely Urgent similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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Extremely Urgent(迫在眉睫)

2015China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalQing DynastyRomanceActionAdventureHistorical FictionTomb Raiding

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Qing Dynasty, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Extremely Urgent is set in the aftermath of the downfall of the Qing Dynasty in 1911. With the weak warlord government in power, thieves are targeting the nation's treasures, many of which are now in the hands of the public. He Cai is determined to safeguard a valuable treasure map that could lead to the 64 volumes of the Yongle Encyclopedia. To do this, he establishes a group called Dancing Sand to protect the treasures. Unexpectedly, he crosses paths with Chen Mo, a Chinese boxing expert who was raised in America and has returned to Shanghai in search of a valuable artifact. Chen Mo lost her biological father at a young age and was taken in by an American named Henry, who trained her in the art of treasure hunting. Despite starting off on opposing sides, He Cai and Chen Mo find themselves drawn to each other and eventually fall in love.

Recommendation: Guan Dong Ying Xiong similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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Guan Dong Ying Xiong(关东英雄)

2005China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalQing DynastyHistorical Fiction

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Recommendation: The King of Shanghai similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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The King of Shanghai(上海王)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRomanceHistorical Fiction

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

During the early 1900s in China, Xiao Yue Gui, a young girl from the countryside, moves to Shanghai to avoid starvation. By rescuing Yu Qi Yang, a member of the Pujiang Association, the most powerful gang in Shanghai, she gains access to the leaders of the organization. This leads her to start working at their brothel, which alters the course of her life. Xiao Yue Gui is now on a journey to become the next "King of Shanghai," following in the footsteps of three previous generations, as depicted in Hong Ying's novel.

Recommendation: Rouge Snow similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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Rouge Snow(胭脂雪 )

2008China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRomanceHistorical Fiction

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Due to financial difficulties, Wen Yu He's father agreed to have her marry into the Gu family as the wife of Madam Gu's third son. With Madam Gu's first son missing and her second son deceased, all hope was placed on Yu He and her remaining brother-in-law. The third son, Shao Tang, is known for his reckless behavior, spending time in brothels and gambling away his money. Madam Gu believed that Yu He could positively influence her son. Yun Kai, a school teacher, disguised himself as a groundskeeper to work in the Gu household, assisting with accounting and the family's lantern business. Despite facing mistreatment from her older sister-in-law, Yu He remains devoted to Shao Tang. As tensions rise and hidden agendas come to light, the Gu family's secrets begin to unravel, revealing a web of deceit and betrayal.

Recommendation: Yan Heng similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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Yan Heng(盐亨)

2008China
DramaHistoricalQing DynastyRomanceHistorical Fiction

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Recommendation: Mother Wife similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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Mother Wife(娘妻)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRomanceHistorical Fiction

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

In the 1930s, the setting for this tale is in the southern region of Fujian

Recommendation: New Spring of Plum Blossoms similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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New Spring of Plum Blossoms(新一剪梅)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRomanceHistorical Fiction

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Shen Xin Ci escapes from her dangerous fiance, Liang Yong Chang, after discovering the truth. Along the way, she encounters Zhao Shi Jun, who shows compassion by giving her money to settle her father's medical bills. Following her father's passing, Xin Ci resolves to find Shi Jun and repay his kindness, regardless of the request. To resolve conflicts between Shahe Town and Wan Jia Village and secure the water supply, Zhao Shi Jun is compelled to marry Mayor Wan's daughter, Wan Qiu Ling. On their journey to Qiu Ling's new home, she falls ill due to a lifelong condition but is saved by a mysterious doctor, Liang Yong Chang. He offers a cure for her illness but warns that she will be unable to conceive in the future. Determined to continue her family line, Qiu Ling follows Yong Chang's advice and switches places with another girl to ensure pregnancy. Unbeknownst to Yong Chang, the other girl happens to be his former fiance, Shen Xin Ci. Now, Yong Chang seeks revenge on Zhao Shi Jun and anyone else in his path.

Recommendation: The Legend of Qing Cheng similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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The Legend of Qing Cheng(青城缘)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRomanceHistorical Fiction

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

"The Tale of Qin Cheng" narrates the renowned saga of Meng's Household and Lin's Household near the Yellow River. In the past, Meng Xiang He, the heir of Meng's clan, wedded Lin Xiang Yu, the offspring of Lin's Household, in an arranged marriage. However, he absconded shortly after the ceremony. Consequently, Meng's Household agreed to a settlement: if Meng Xiang He did not return within six years, they would compensate Lin's Household with ten thousand silver dollars and over sixty thousand square meters of land. After six years, Meng Xiang He reappeared with his newfound lover as his wife. This led to a complex web of emotions involving both families and wives. Leveraging his business acumen, he amassed a fortune through trading hookahs and rose to become the wealthiest individual in Qingcheng, earning himself the status of a legendary figure. As the prolonged feud neared its conclusion, the true identity of the main antagonist was finally revealed. (Q1Q2)

Recommendation: A Beauty in Troubled Times similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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A Beauty in Troubled Times(亂世佳人)

2012China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRomanceHistorical Fiction

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Taking place in Shanghai during the 1930s, this famous story follows the journey of Zhang Lian Xin, a former maid who defies her predetermined fate during China's conflict with Japan. In her pursuit of liberty and affection, Lian Xin becomes entangled in Zhang Wen Jin's plot to overthrow his father, leading to her and Chong Yang being falsely accused of a crime. As they face numerous challenges while battling against Wen Jin and the Japanese forces, Lian Xin and Chong Yang develop a romantic relationship. In an attempt to protect Chong Yang, Lian Xin chooses to turn down He Tian, a wealthy admirer who is deeply in love with her, and instead weds Ma Kun, the influential leader of Shanghai Bund's underworld. Upon uncovering Ma Kun's true nature and facing the wrath of the Japanese, Lian Xin and Chong Yang make the ultimate sacrifice by relinquishing their love and lives in the name of freedom and justice.

Recommendation: Beauty at War similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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Beauty at War(金枝慾孽貳)

2013Hong Kong
DramaHistoricalQing DynastyRomanceHistorical Fiction

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Drama, Historical, Qing Dynasty, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Consort Shun expressed her discontent with her elder sister Consort Yu by spreading rumors about her within the palace. The nanny, Sheung Ling, had ulterior motives as she pretended to help uncover the truth for others, when in reality she was scheming for personal gain. She managed to earn Consort Yu's trust and they became close friends. The arrival of Kunqu Opera artist Ko Lau Fei and FaDan Wan Chau Yin stirred up emotions among the women in the palace. Feeling threatened by Consort Yu interfering with her plans, Shun devised a cunning scheme. Unexpectedly, she found herself entangled in a complicated relationship with Ling and Fei. To further manipulate her sister, Shun enlisted the help of fortune-teller Tung Kat Hoi, who was seen as eccentric by the public but was privy to the true madness within the Forbidden City.

Recommendation: Library similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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Library( 天一生水)

2006China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRomanceHistorical Fiction

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

The tale takes place in the early Minguo period within a concealed library. Fan Zhen holds the books passed down from his forebears in high regard and protects them fiercely. Fan Shu Han, Fan Zhen's adopted son, possesses an extraordinary memory and is infatuated with Lin Ruo Yun, the daughter of his father's long-time friend Lin Zheng Gong. Despite their decision to run away together, their plans are foiled, leading to a tragic outcome. Fan Yu Lian, Shu Han's older sister, is intelligent and sophisticated. She is compelled to marry Lin Shao Qing, Zheng Gong's eldest son, due to family obligations, even though her heart belongs to Fang Zi Wen, a scholar who frequents her family's library.

Recommendation: Heroic Legend of the Chin Dynasty similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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Heroic Legend of the Chin Dynasty(大清风云)

2006China
DramaHistoricalQing DynastyRomanceHistorical Fiction

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Drama, Historical, Qing Dynasty, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Taking place during the early Qing dynasty, the plot centers on the love affair between Dorgon and Empress Dowager Xiao Zhuang. (Wikipedia)

Recommendation: Daughter-in-Law's Tears similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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Daughter-in-Law's Tears(媳妇的眼泪)

2007China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRomanceHistorical Fiction

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Lin Wan Ru's family runs a well-known bean shop and they lead a modest, yet fulfilling life. However, their peaceful existence is disrupted when Mr. Lin agrees to guarantee his cousin's loan and becomes the primary target of debt collectors. The family loses everything, including their shop and home. To repay the debt, Wan Ru takes a job at Ji Xiang Brothel. Gao Ming Hui, a compassionate and affluent young man who owns a prosperous timber business, empathizes with Wan Ru and falls in love with her. Despite his mother's strong disapproval, Ming Hui rescues Wan Ru from her difficult situation at the brothel and decides to marry her.

Recommendation: Return the Pearl to Thee similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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Return the Pearl to Thee(新还君明珠)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRomanceHistorical FictionScheme

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Recommendation: Mother Married for Me similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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Mother Married for Me(妈妈为我嫁)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRomanceHistorical FictionLife

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The drama narrates the tale of Hong Pei Shan, the Hong family's adopted daughter-in-law, who defied traditional practices and challenged destiny due to her romance with the Hong family's adopted son in the era of the Republic of China

Recommendation: Iron Pear similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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Iron Pear(鐵梨花)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRomanceActionHistorical Fiction

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The series revolves around the challenges faced by the main character as she is compelled into a marriage with a high-ranking official of the Kuomintang, also known as the National party.

Recommendation: Love of a Forgotten Century similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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Love of a Forgotten Century(万水千山风雨情)

2020China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRomanceHistorical FictionRevenge

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The plot follows Du Yu Lou, who runs a tea shop called "Shenchang" and is unexpectedly promoted to head after his brother's tragic death

Recommendation: Beauties at the Crossfire similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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Beauties at the Crossfire(烽火佳人)

2013China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalQing DynastyRomanceBusinessHistorical Fiction

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Qing Dynasty, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

During the Qing Dynasty, a princess witnesses the downfall of her family. She navigates through challenging circumstances and grows into a successful businesswoman. Tong Yu Wan, despite her royal background, represents a new wave of empowered women in the Republican era. Her affection for Zhou Ting Chen develops after he saves her from danger, but she is ultimately married off to Du Yun Tang, the son of a wealthy businessman, by her parents. Du Yun Tang may seem carefree on the surface, but he proves to be a valuable and strategic business partner for Yu Wan. Meanwhile, Zhou Ting Chen becomes involved in revolutionary activities, while his friend Li Shao Feng poses as the only son of the Li family and offers his sister Li Xue Mei to warlord Shen Zhi Pei. At the same time, Li Shao Feng works for a Japanese company and becomes a fierce competitor to the Du family in the race for development projects. Yu Wan finds herself entangled in complex relationships with various individuals in her life, including her lover Zhou Ting Chen, husband Du Yun Tang, friend Li Xue Mei, foe Li Shao Feng, and twins Qing Ping and Hong Yu.

Recommendation: The Story Of Zheng Yang Gate similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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The Story Of Zheng Yang Gate(正阳门下)

2013China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRomanceHistorical FictionLife

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The melodrama depicts the journey of Han Chun Ming, a once educated young man. Upon his return to the city from a rural village, Han Chun Ming explores various avenues to sustain himself, such as running a street vendor stall. Through his perseverance and dedication, Han Chun Ming manages to save up enough money to start his own business and capture the affection of his desired romantic partner.

Recommendation: Mother's Life similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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Mother's Life(娘道)

2018China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRomanceFamilyHistorical Fiction

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Set in Shanxi during the early Republican era, the story centers around the Long family, a wealthy clan. The protagonist, Ying Niang, along with her children, face numerous challenges in a harsh world. Ying Gu, a young mistress of the affluent Long family, has three daughters during her eight-year marriage. Due to superstitions surrounding her third daughter, Ying Gu and her husband, Long Ji Zong, are compelled to leave with their daughter for her safety. Tragedy strikes when Xu Zhi passes away, leaving Ying Gu pregnant with his son and deserted by her in-laws. Facing rejection from her own family, Ying Gu is forced to marry an opium addict who callously sells her daughter for drugs. In a moment of desperation, Ying Gu starts a fire and is imprisoned. Despite giving birth to her son while incarcerated, her life post-release is grim. Long Yan Zong, her husband's younger twin, tries to assist, but the tumultuous times lead to her separation from her children. Determined to reunite her family, Ying Gu embarks on a challenging journey.

Recommendation: The Snow Lady Army similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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The Snow Lady Army(雪地娘子军)

2019China
DramaHistoricalRevolutionRomanceArmyWar

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Drama, Historical, Revolution, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around Yang Kai Nan as she guides a group of men in combat against the Japanese military. Taking place in 1931 during the onset of the Mukden Incident, the Japanese army swiftly seizes mineral reserves in the Dongbei area for their own purposes. Yang Kai Nan, the daughter of a nationalist general who has lost her parents, finds herself unexpectedly embroiled in the conflict. Encouraged by a member of the Communist party named Mr. Lu, Yang Kai Nan organizes a band of guerrilla soldiers to engage in a challenging struggle against the enemy forces.

Recommendation: When Shui Met Mo: A Love Story Season 2 similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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When Shui Met Mo: A Love Story Season 2(水墨人生 第二季)

2019China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRomanceHistorical FictionMelodrama

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Dongsi Pailou Dong similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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Dongsi Pailou Dong(東四牌樓東)

2020China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRomanceComedyHistorical Fiction

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The story takes place between the 1920s and 1940s and focuses on Beile Ha Lan, a mischievous and timid individual from the former Qing Dynasty. Ha Lan's life takes a dramatic turn when he comes into possession of a confidential document detailing the treasures hidden in the imperial tombs. Born in a rundown palace in the capital city in 1909, Ha Lan shares a childhood romance with Xiao Yue Lou. While serving as a study companion in the palace, Ha Lan develops a passion for imperial cuisine and befriends the skilled Chef Xie. Despite being engaged to Tong Li Hua, the daughter of Marquis Tong, Ha Lan declines the arrangement and expresses his desire to marry Xiao Yue Lou instead. Elsewhere, Eunuch Wang steals the secret tomb records, but Chef Xie manages to swap it with a meal given to Ha Lan. Additionally, Eunuch Wang's godson, Wang Si Jai, is also on the hunt for the treasures.

Recommendation: Jin Mao Xiang similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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Jin Mao Xiang(金茂祥)

2005China
DramaHistoricalQing DynastyRomanceBusinessHistorical Fiction

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Drama, Historical, Qing Dynasty, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Red Streamer similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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Red Streamer(红幡)

2007China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRomanceHistorical FictionJapanese Colonial Rule

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Country Spirit similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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Country Spirit(酒是故鄉醇)

2001Hong Kong
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRomanceHistorical FictionWinery

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Set in a vineyard in China during the early 20th century, the story revolves around the art of winemaking and the emotional journey of a widow engaged in a ghost marriage and her husband's loyal servant.

Recommendation: Hu Guo Jun Hun Chuan Qi similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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Hu Guo Jun Hun Chuan Qi(护国军魂传奇)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalQing DynastyHistorical FictionPolitical

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, and Qing Dynasty themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: A Generation of Craftsmen similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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A Generation of Craftsmen(一代匠师)

2023China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRomanceBusinessHistorical Fiction

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Recommendation: Pearl Earrings similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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Pearl Earrings(珍珠耳环)

2016China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRomanceAge GapHistorical Fiction

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

During the summer of 1920, there was a devastating flood that affected four counties, including Wenling and Zhejiang. In the midst of this chaos, some individuals sought to profit while others struggled to survive. Lin Bi Jun, a skilled female locksmith, escaped to Suzhou with her adoptive father in order to stay alive. Known for her intelligence and knack for fixing and unlocking things, Lin Bi Jun believed she and her father could build a comfortable life in Suzhou. However, her plans took a drastic turn when she was framed and faced execution. In a twist of fate, Lin Bi Jun found herself awakening in a luxurious room with a wealthy man in the north. As she delved deeper into the situation, she discovered a plot involving her sister and a foreigner to smuggle valuable minerals overseas for profit. Influenced by Marxist ideas from a progressive youth named Qian Zhong Jie, Lin Bi Jun was determined to protect the town's resources from exploitation. Through a series of events, she was able to persuade her sister to change her ways and together they worked to safeguard the town's valuable minerals.

Recommendation: Painting Soul similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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Painting Soul(画魂)

2003China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRomanceCity SettingHistorical Fiction

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Recommendation: Tie Xie Lian Hua similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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Tie Xie Lian Hua(铁血莲花)

2004China
DramaHistoricalQing DynastyRomanceHistorical FictionPolitical

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Drama, Historical, Qing Dynasty, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

In Wangsha Village, Macau, a determined young man named Lin Wei Liang courageously revolted against colonial authority by assassinating Shavard, the Portuguese colonial governor of Macau, thus symbolizing Macau's fight for independence

Recommendation: Secret History of the Great Grand King similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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Secret History of the Great Grand King( 太祖秘史)

2005China
DramaHistoricalQing DynastyRomanceHistorical FictionMing Dynasty

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Drama, Historical, Qing Dynasty, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

A television series depicting the dreams, challenges, and victories of Nu Er Ha Chi, the founder of the Qing Dynasty. It follows his journey from a humble soldier to successfully overthrowing the formidable Ming Dynasty. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Chen Shi Xiao Tan similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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Chen Shi Xiao Tan(塵世笑談)

2007China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalQing DynastyRomanceFriendshipHistorical Fiction

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Qing Dynasty, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Everlasting Regret (2006) similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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Everlasting Regret (2006)(长恨歌)

2006China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRomanceNovel AdaptationHistorical Fiction

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Derived from Wang An Yi's book "The Song of Eternal Regret."

Recommendation: Phoenix Wears Peony similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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Phoenix Wears Peony(凤穿牡丹)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRomanceFamilyHistorical FictionWinter Setting

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Phoenix Wears Peony is set during the winter of 1923 in Northern China, a time of conflict and uncertainty. Wu Xia, a young Buddhist nun, discovers that she is the eldest daughter of the renowned Yu Family in Suzhou, famous for their silk embroidery. Fleeing from the military, she is rescued by Huo Dong Qing, a young and idealistic businessman, who guides her to Suzhou. Throughout her journey, Wu Xia must navigate challenges stemming from family and societal expectations, demonstrating resilience and determination.

Recommendation: The Black Fox (2011) similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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The Black Fox (2011)(黑狐)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRomanceActionHistorical FictionMilitary

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Gu Han Sen, a prominent figure in Shanghai, took in two sons during the early years of the Republic of China - Liao Si Cheng and Fang Tian Yi. The two adopted sons, along with Gu Han Sen's daughter Ting Gu, grew up together like true siblings. Fang Tian Yi, a kind and honest young man, valued their sibling bond above all else. Despite his unrequited love for Ting Gu, he kept his feelings hidden after learning of her feelings for Liao Si Cheng. The trio bravely fought against the Japanese invasion and played a crucial role in the War of Liberation. Gu Han Sen, aware of his daughter's feelings for Liao Si Cheng, attempted to arrange their marriage, but Liao Si Cheng prioritized his duties over personal matters. He joined the BIS, with Ting Gu and Fang Tian Yi following suit. Years later, they were unknowingly involved in a conspiracy while intercepting Qing treasures as part of a team led by Liao Si Cheng.

Recommendation: Brotherhood Chaos similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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Brotherhood Chaos(乱世三义)

2012China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalQing DynastyBrothers' RelationshipHistorical FictionWar

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, and Qing Dynasty themes with a 25% similarity match.

The narrative unfolds in the Northeast during the conflict between Japan and Russia in the final years of the Qing Dynasty, leading up to the September 18th Incident. It depicts the intertwined emotions of three siblings, showcasing both their affection and animosity, as well as their bravery in defending their nation. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Exceedingly High Road similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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Exceedingly High Road(大道通天)

2015China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRomanceBiographicalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese War

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Dragon Dance(龍飛鳳舞)

2014Taiwan
DramaHistoricalQing DynastyRomanceFamilyHistorical FictionMartial Arts

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Drama, Historical, Qing Dynasty, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Taking place in Qing Dynasty Twatutia from 1868 to 1888, this drama centers around key historical events such as the Sino-French War of 1883 to 1885 and the Mudan Incident of 1874. Zhi Kuan, a member of a well-known family, manages a successful herbal medicine shop and tea plantations. The harmony of Zhi Kuan and his wife Li Jun's marriage is tested when his former lover Yu Juan, who is a spy for the king, resurfaces after 20 years, along with Zhi Kuan's daughter Xin Lan.

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Hong Fen Shi Jia(红粉世家)

2004China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRomanceNovel AdaptationCity SettingHistorical Fiction

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Recommendation: Xiang Jing Yu similar to The Master of Cheongsam
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Xiang Jing Yu(向警予)

2021China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRevolutionNovel AdaptationChinese Communist PartyHistorical Fiction

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, and Revolution themes with a 25% similarity match.

A detailed account of the life of Xiang Jing Yu, the lone woman among the founders of the Communist Party of China, is truly remarkable. She was the initial female to join the CCP Central Committee and served as the inaugural secretary of the Women's Movement Committee. Regarded as an exceptional leader, she was a shining example and a courageous figure. Xiang Jing Yu enrolled at the First Provincial Women's Normal School of Hunan in 1912. Following her graduation, she established the Xupu Women's School in her hometown. Subsequently, she embarked on a study program in France where she co-founded the "Xiang Cai Alliance" with Cai He Sen, who later became her spouse. Upon her return to China in 1921, Xiang Jing Yu was elected as a Central Committee member. She played a pivotal role in leading and organizing the May Thirtieth Movement in 1925. Despite the setbacks of the Great Revolution, she remained resolute in Wuhan. Unfortunately, she was apprehended and executed in 1928 at the age of 32.

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When Shui Met Mo: A Love Story(水墨人生)

2019China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRomanceWeb Novel AdaptationHistorical FictionRich Man-Poor Woman

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

The story revolves around the love story between the heir of a prominent tea merchant in Jiangnan and a girl who works in the tea fields. Cheng Jing Mo is the only child of the tea business owner, known for his love of art and carefree nature. Ruan Qiu Shui, on the other hand, is skilled in mathematics and carries the weight of her family's financial struggles. When their paths cross, their lives become deeply intertwined, much like ink mixing with water.

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The Snow Queen (2018)(北国英雄)

2018China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRevolutionRomanceActionCrimeEspionageHistorical FictionMartial ArtsStrong Female LeadTaoismWar

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Revolution, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

In the era when Manchuria was under the control of the Empire of Japan, a young woman hailing from the Northern Country faces a life-or-death confrontation with her adversaries and is dubbed as the Snow Queen. Following the Mukden Incident in 1931, the Gu Family, known for their resistance against the Japanese forces, is brutally wiped out. The sole survivor, their adopted daughter Gu Xue Ying, flees and journeys to Qiqihar to rendezvous with her betrothed Gu Zhao Long, who is embedded within the Manchukuo military. Convinced of her fiancee's treachery, Gu Xue Ying swears to seek revenge. Her quest leads her to the Qian Mountains, where she joins a group of rebels and participates in the Defense of Harbin. Throughout the conflicts, she crosses paths with Gu Zhao Long multiple times as adversaries on the battlefield. Meanwhile, she discovers herself developing feelings for military tactician Shen Lei Zhi.

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An Epic of a Woman(一个女人的史诗)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRevolutionRomance1950s1960s1970s1980sNovel AdaptationFamilyHistorical FictionTime Skip

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Revolution, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

The plot revolves around Tian Sufei, a woman who navigates her romantic and marital experiences spanning from 1947 to the 1980s.

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Nu Ren De Zhan Zheng(女人的战争)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRomanceFamilyFriendshipHistorical FictionPatriotism

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

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The Mantis Killer(螳螂)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRomanceHistorical FictionMilitarySuspenseThriller

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The Master of the House(大当家)

2014China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRomanceFamilyFriendshipHistorical FictionLife

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Cheng Yue Liang, a man with autism, is saved by his stepmother in a crucial accident after his father dies during the war with Japan in the 1940s. The narrative explores their tumultuous lives and close familial bond. The drama features acclaimed screenwriter Cheung Wah Biu, known for works like 'Moonlight Resonance', 'Rosy Business', 'No Regrets', and the 80s trilogy 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes'.

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Switch of Fate(忍冬艳蔷薇)

2016China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalRomanceBirth SecretHidden IdentityHistorical FictionSwitched At Birth

Like The Master of Cheongsam, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

The son of the renowned doctor Gu Feng from Qingyuantang pharmacy tragically drowned, leading Gu Feng's mother to blame their butler, Fang Cheng. Feeling resentful, Fang Cheng, who had a daughter named Qiang Wei with his mistress He Xiu, decided to swap his daughter with Gu Feng's daughter Ren Dong, who had been previously fostered elsewhere. Qiang Wei was raised in luxury by the Gu family, while Ren Dong grew up in poverty with He Xiu. As adults, Ren Dong coincidentally found employment at Qingyuantang pharmacy and crossed paths with Han Chong, a man who had faced numerous hardships in his life. Ren Dong's positive attitude and medical skills quickly earned her popularity at the pharmacy, including catching the attention of Zheng Ding, her longtime crush. When Fang Cheng discovered Ren Dong's true identity, he plotted against her and convinced Gu Feng's mother to create obstacles for her. Qiang Wei, upon learning her real heritage, also worked to prevent Ren Dong from reuniting with her family. With the support of Han Chong and Zheng Ding, Ren Dong persevered through challenges and emerged as a respected doctor. Fang Cheng's deceitful actions were eventually exposed, leading to his punishment, and Ren Dong was ultimately able to reunite with her family.