{"id":27206,"date":"2021-09-10T11:21:10","date_gmt":"2021-09-10T15:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.pimsleur.com\/?p=27206"},"modified":"2025-10-04T17:32:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T21:32:46","slug":"chinese-palace-dramas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pimsleur.com\/blog\/chinese-palace-dramas\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Chinese Palace Dramas to Binge-Watch and Learn Mandarin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-learn-mandarin-with-netflix-and-historical-chinese-tv-shows\"><strong>Learn Mandarin With Netflix and Historical Chinese TV Shows<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve said it before and I\u2019ll say it again: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pimsleur.com\/blog\/best-ways-to-learn-a-language\/\">the best way to learn a language<\/a> is to <em>do <\/em>things in it. Especially things you enjoy. And who doesn\u2019t enjoy a good Netflix and chill session?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you\u2019re looking for a new show to get addicted to and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pimsleur.com\/blog\/mandarin-vs-chinese-whats-the-difference\/\">learn Mandarin<\/a> at the same time, I\u2019ve got the perfect solution for you: Chinese palace dramas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-chinese-palace-dramas\"><strong>What are Chinese Palace Dramas?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chinese palace dramas are fictional stories set in real historical periods. They sometimes feature authentic characters\u2014people who really lived\u2014but they have largely fictional plots. Think \u201cThe Crown\u201d but set in China, and even more fictional.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The storylines in these period pieces commonly portray the love, politics, and power struggles in the palace, often between the emperor, his harem and concubines, and the court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-watch-these-chinese-netflix-shows\"><strong>Why watch these Chinese Netflix shows?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many are attracted to palace dramas for the aesthetic pleasure provided by their costumes. The visual authenticity through fabric choices, makeup, hairstyles and accessories, and jeweled ornaments helps to vividly portray imperial life. For anyone who loves fabulous costumes and makeup design, this is definitely your genre!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Palace dramas are also a good fit for people interested in learning about Chinese history and the roots of the culture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For one thing, these dramas usually speak in a literary language that is more concise and subtle, which provides <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pimsleur.com\/blog\/cantonese-vs-mandarin-which-chinese-should-i-learn\/\">Mandarin learners<\/a> with a different language learning experience than you\u2019d get from a modern TV show or from real life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For another, you\u2019ll get a bunch of new vocabulary you might not get elsewhere.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-6-best-chinese-palace-dramas-on-netflix-to-learn-mandarin\"><strong>The 6 Best Chinese Palace Dramas on Netflix to Learn Mandarin!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Watching drama is a great way to practice some language. Here are some good starters if you have been curious but don\u2019t know where to start with Chinese historical dramas. Get your popcorn ready!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-empresses-in-the-palace\"><strong>1. Empresses in the Palace<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"clear clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"flex-video widescreen youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Empresses in the Palace Trailer [HD]\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/b7CgbcQXDXA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Genre: Political<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The success of <em>Empresses in the Palace<\/em> (\u5f8c\u5bae\u7504\u5b1b\u50b3) in 2011 really initiated the popularity of this genre in China and led to a decade where Chinese palace dramas have exploded.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The series follows a young, innocent woman sent to the palace to marry the Emperor. Along the way, she survives brutal conspiracies and betrayals at the hands of the other women in the harem, and she eventually becomes the Empress Dowager. Although somewhat soap-operatic, we witness the transformation of a kind, naive girl into a sophisticated\u2014and manipulative\u2014 woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QOaXm_9S9_0\">first episode on YouTube<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-ruyi-s-royal-love-in-the-palace\"><strong>2. Ruyi\u2019s Royal Love in the Palace<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"clear clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"flex-video widescreen youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u5982\u61ff\u50b3 01 | Ruyi&#039;s Royal Love in the Palace 01\uff08\u5468\u8fc5\u3001\u970d\u5efa\u83ef\u3001\u5f35\u921e\u752f\u3001\u8463\u6f54\u7b49\u4e3b\u6f14\uff09\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PD-xpO3uBA8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Genre: political, romance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ruyi\u2019s Royal Love in the Palace<\/em> (\u5982\u61ff\u50b3) is the sequel to <em>Empresses in the Palace<\/em>, although the two tell different storylines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The story progresses with the evolution of the relationship between step-empress Ruyi and Emperor Qianlong, from childhood friends to lovers to their last days together. The story depicts the struggles and insecurities of a woman, surviving and striving in the midst of palace politics and intrigues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PD-xpO3uBA8\">first episode is available on YouTube<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-story-of-yanxi-palace\"><strong>3. Story of Yanxi Palace<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"clear clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"flex-video widescreen youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"STORY OF YANXI PALACE - OFFICIAL TRAILER | Nie Yuan, Qin Lan, Charmaine Sheh, Wu Jin Yan\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/Z4xLnxser7s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Genre: political, romance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The<em> Story of Yanxi Palace<\/em> (\u5ef6\u79a7\u653b\u7565) tells the story of a young palace maid, YingLuo, who seeks to uncover the truth of her sister\u2019s death. Although surrounded by court intrigue, she encounters the virtuous empress who teaches her etiquette and manners and to remember to forgive and be kind. YingLuo\u2019s courage, wittiness, and intelligence inspire those who struggle to pursue their dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-scarlet-heart\"><strong>4. Scarlet Heart<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"clear clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"flex-video widescreen youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"[English Subbed] Bu Bu Jing Xin Trailer\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/ajzXfBXIFxQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Genre: romance, time travel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoy the more romantic narratives, <em>Scarlet Heart<\/em> (\u6b65\u6b65\u9a5a\u5fc3) could be for you. It tells heart-tugging, beautiful love stories centered in the midst of court intrigue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zhang Xiao is a young woman from the 21st century who travels back to the Qing Dynasty after a car accident. She becomes involved in nine princes\u2019 battle for the throne and gets entangled romantically as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-nirvana-in-fire\"><strong>5. Nirvana in Fire<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"clear clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"flex-video widescreen youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u3010ENG SUB\u3011\u300a\u7405\u740a\u699c\u300b\u7b2c2\u96c6 \u9713\u51f0\u62db\u4eb2 \u5bab\u4e2d\u91cd\u9022 | Nirvana In Fire EP2\u3010China Zone \u5267\u4e50\u90e8\u3011\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l1iheZ_mOdU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Genre: Political<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Nirvana in Fire<\/em> (\u7405\u740a\u699c) tells the story of Mei Chang Su, whose family was wrongly accused and massacred for treason, leaving him on a 12-year fight for justice. Unlike typical Chinese heroes, his adventure entails more political maneuvering than physical powers and battles. It is an epic story of loyalty, sacrifice, and friendship.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Featuring themes of betrayal, conspiracies, revenge, and the fight for the throne, some have said <em>Nirvana in Fire <\/em>is the Chinese version of <em>Game of Thrones<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-princess-agent\"><strong>6. Princess Agent<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"clear clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"flex-video widescreen youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Princess Agents Trailer \u3010ENG SUB\u3011 Chinese Drama 2017 \u7279\u5de5\u7687\u5983\u695a\u4e54\u4f20 \u7535\u89c6\u5267\u9884\u544a\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/Jc9UjvrSGQs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Genre: action, romance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Princess Agent <\/em>(\u695a\u55ac\u50b3) is the first drama in China to exceed 40 billion views online. The story follows a slave girl who witnesses bloody power struggles between rich families. She has no choice but to learn how to fight in order to survive in a chaotic and unjust world. You&#8217;ll love this one if you like watching intelligent women become strong, determined, independent fighters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-learn-some-mandarin-before-you-dive-into-these-chinese-palace-dramas\"><strong>Learn some Mandarin before you dive into these Chinese Palace Dramas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mandarin is a rich and rewarding language. It\u2019s closely tied to Chinese culture, which makes it an especially good candidate for learning through immersion in cultural activities. So be sure to check out a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pimsleur.com\/blog\/night-market-foods-taiwan\/\">Taiwanese night market<\/a> if possible, or enjoy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pimsleur.com\/blog\/chinese-lunar-new-year-vocabulary\/\">Chinese Lunar New Year<\/a> and other celebrations when you have the chance!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a way to get started, check out Pimsleur\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pimsleur.com\/learn-chinese-mandarin\/\">Mandarin<\/a> program. It uses real-world conversations and language to teach you Mandarin step-by-step.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Begin your Mandarin-Chinese language journey today with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pimsleur.com\/learn-chinese-mandarin\/\">free week of Pimsleur<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn Mandarin With Netflix and Historical Chinese TV Shows I\u2019ve said it before and I\u2019ll say it again: the best way to learn a language is to do things in it. 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