C-dramas set in the countryside never fail to amaze us. The dramas transcend their viewers to a completely different world, away from our rowdy everyday life. The cozy atmosphere, the simple rural life, and the uncomplicated people always bring a feeling of nostalgia and comfort. They satisfy their viewers and tug at their heartstrings at the same time.
The list below talks about Chinese dramas that are set in the countryside or a small town including Meet Yourself, A Romance of the Little Forest, Rainbow Town, Springs of Life, and many more.
1. Meet Yourself
In this 2023 drama, Xu Hong Dou (Crystal Liu)’s life turns upside down after she loses her best friend. She is a career-focused big-city woman. But after losing her friend, she goes into depression and it starts to affect her work-life as well. Hong Dou decides to take a break and moves to a village. Meanwhile, Xie Zhi Yao (Li Xian) has also quit his job and has moved back to his hometown. As they become close, Hong Dou decides to help Zhi Yao get his career back on track. The duo eventually fall in love. Set in the Yun Miao village, Meet Yourself is a treat to the soul.
Viewers can stream Meet Yourself on Viki.
2. A Romance of the Little Forest
In this Yu Shuxin and Vin Zhang starrer, a fashion blogger tries to teach a lesson to the man who had once rejected her. The man, botanist Zhuang Yu (Vin Zhang) only cares about his work and plants. He moves to Qingshui village for his research work. On the other hand, Yun Mei Ren (Yu Shuxin) is also staying in the same village. They find a second chance at love after bumping into each other once again.
A Romance of the Little Forest is available for streaming on Youku.
3. Springs of Life
In this drama, a group of friends decide to move to a village to explore business opportunities in the countryside. They bring a fresh perspective with them. In the process of expanding their business, their bond gets stronger and they also find a new meaning of life. They learn to appreciate the beauty of nature and simple things in life. Springs of Life is a Youku original drama that came out in 2022.
4. Rainbow Town
As life becomes hard, Lin Qiao Qiao (Sushar Manaying) moves to a village to find peace. She meets Wang Jue (Hou Dong) and the two quickly become friends. During this time, the town is undergoing development. Wang Jue and his friends do not want to lose the old rainbow town. They protest against this modernization. Lin Qiao Qiao joins hands with them.
The drama is available on YouTube for streaming.
5. Summer Again
In this 2021 iQIYI original, Tong Xi (Ni Ke Xin), a ballet dancer moves back to her hometown. She meets her childhood friend, Lin Nan Yi (Chen Heyi). But the two get off on the wrong foot as Nan Yi thinks Tong Xi is trying to hide her real image. With their continuous bickering, they grow closer. Tong Xi also finds out that Nan Yi is the comic author she admires. Eventually, she develops feelings for him.
Viewers can stream the drama on iQIYI.
Some other Chinese dramas set in the countryside are A Land So Rich in Beauty, Bright Future, Hello My Girl, etc.
