Roaming China with Tang Poetry: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

This drama follows modern-day woman Chu Ci and the time-traveling poet sage Du Fu on a dreamlike journey. Bound together by fate after an accidental fall into the water, Chu Ci must wait for Du Fu to return to the past before she can regain her freedom. From exploring Chengdu and revisiting the Thatched Cottage to visiting Wuhou Shrine and ascending Mount Emei, their travels lead to a deepening friendship. Along the way, their perspectives on society and life quietly evolve. Through their relentless trials as fated companions, Chu Ci rediscovers her path in life, while Du Fu finds resolution and uncovers his own boundless world and greater truth.

Series details

• Title: Roaming China with Tang Poetry
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Chinese
• Premiere date: 2025-03-21
• Status in TVmaze: Running
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: Tencent QQ
• Network country: China
• Typical episode runtime: 13 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 83357

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2025-03-21; final listed air date 2025-03-21; episode order: 12.

Source and licence

Adapted from Roaming China with Tang Poetry on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.