Illustrated companion pieces to some c-drama

https://mydramalist.com/discussions/gui-lu/91923-where-was-this-filmed-infos-about-places-where-the-action-is-supposed-to-take-place    Maps, pictures, and various links to show Hemu Village, Kanas Nature Reserve,  Trains and Highway cross border connections in Northwest Xinjinag, Dushanzi Grand Canyon

https://mydramalist.com/discussions/xia-hua/87793-shooting-location-for-the-forbidden-flower  Maps and pictures for the location in Wanning, Hainan, and the Sunac Legend chapel, Sun and Moon Bay (Riyuewan). and Qiang villages in Aba county north of Chengdu, Sichuan.

https://mydramalist.com/discussions/a-journey-to-love/121473-a-journey-to-love-notes-on-production-location-dates-cast-characters-and-more  (includes a Liu Yuning mini profile)

https://mydramalist.com/discussions/yu-feng-xing/124265-notes-about-the-legend-of-shen-li-xianxia-drama     Character gallery,  some notes about xianxia worlds, links to music, heat index, popularity, etc.

https://mydramalist.com/discussions/lang-jun-bu-ru-yi/110459-the-princess-and-the-werewolf-cast-characters-crew   Character gallery and other details (Kui Mulang legends in Chinese literature, Qi Xi festival, magpies species in China, a ZLS ad with a music link to a song by Chinese duo Phoenix Legend titled "Wolf's temptation").  The micro notes about main leads developed into fuller profiles :

https://mydramalist.com/discussions/lang-jun-bu-ru-yi/111031-actress-and-singer-profile-of-wu-xuanyi  and a continuing profile of Chen Zheyuan, which was moved to another discussion page later :   https://mydramalist.com/discussions/an-ye-yu-li-ming/119875-profile-of-chen-zhe-yuan?page=last&p=2762213#p2762213

https://mydramalist.com/discussions/really-miss-you/121599-love-you-love-my-voice-playlist-and-more    About gufeng songs and with a Tan Jianci mini profile

https://mydramalist.com/discussions/love-is-panacea/121233-shooting-locations-dates-and-some-other-considerations    :  pictures and some background info : Chinese medical cooperation in Africa (Lakaya possible model on Gabon), Chengdu ("Jinhai" city), Dujiangyan, Huntington's disease and Woody Guthrie,  film industry...

https://mydramalist.com/discussions/hidden-love/109103-shooting-locations-and-dates-misc-other-links    Pictures, also about fashion, car makes, license plates Xiamen film industry. Character analysis, character gallery.  Links to the ongoing Chen Zheyuan profile that was started then (last updated early June 2024)

Not a companion piece, but some historical notes strewn into comments : https://mydramalist.com/53955-bu-yun-qu#comment-12888835  (and preceding comments) + the playlist with links https://mydramalist.com/53955-bu-yun-qu#comment-12924841

https://mydramalist.com/discussions/chinese-paladin-4/122627-chen-zheyuan-profile-link  Dates of filming, location, production, billing controversy, reception,trailer link, music, interview links, behind the scenes,  game universe. Illustrated character gallery along the journey going through different "places" : Qing Luan peak, Qionghua sect, Huanming realm, Taiping village, Shouyang town, Chenzhou town, Boxian Town, Jimo Town, Buzhou mountain and Netherworld (冥都 Míngdōu). Some notes about the Konghou harp ( (鳳首箜篌), the Qiankun pouch  (乾坤袋), the swords, spiritual light jade (灵光藻玉 lingguang zao yu),  Kun scale [鯤鳞  Kūnlín], Gou mang (句芒), Dream tapirs  [梦貘一族  mèng mò yīzú]  etc.

https://mydramalist.com/discussions/hou-lang/100789-about-traditional-chinese-culture : presentation of the solar terms (including link sto music), pictures and maps for Daoism in China, TCM and acupuncture discussion ;   some lore : Shennong, Lao Zi,  Ma Liang, Ye Xian...

https://mydramalist.com/discussions/ni-ye-you-jin-tian/122527-mini-profile-of-cheng-xingxu-link     + illustrated notes about the drama and heat index.

https://mydramalist.com/discussions/my-aletai/125351-to-the-wonder-notes-about-the-slice-of-life-tv-series    Maps, background info, pictures about the  drama and the Kazakh and related ethnic groups in Kazakh Ili  autonomous prefecture, Habahe county and Naren grasslands, heat index, Douban stellar rating, links to music etc.

https://mydramalist.com/discussions/loving-you/120713-pets-my-precious-ones-and-those-of-c-drama-actors-actresses    (ongoing directory of different pets in the My Precious drama and owned by Chinese actors and actresses)  Visitors can feel free to add more pets (preferably with a picture and link) !

https://mydramalist.com/discussions/loving-you/120711-z-tao-playlist-and-some-xu-yiyang-thrown-in  (Z.Tao is also known for his C-pop, so here's an introduction with links to a selection from his music + a still part/mini profile of the actor, musician, businessman and his hailang fandom ;  Xu Yiyang, singer and actress, who has now been consistently linked with him for a few years, remains his employee, despite rumors.)

https://mydramalist.com/discussions/during-the-snowstorm/123315-snooker-nine-ball-and-the-billiards-universe  : Pictures, rules and music for the game  (some pictures were also contributed in the other Discussions for locations)

https://mydramalist.com/discussions/the-interpreter/122523-chen-xing-xu-mini-profile    (Chen Xingxu mini profile as of early 2024) + basic info about the drama

https://mydramalist.com/discussions/the-story-of-rose/126207-the-story-of-the-rose-miscellaneous-details    Dates of production, cast and crew,  popularity,  OST music links. And some notes on miscellaneous subjects (the two sorts of banknotes circulating in the PRC in the 2000s,  cars and license plates curiosity, phones and computers, some luxury brand bags...  (More data may be added to later, as the drama is still ongoing).

https://mydramalist.com/discussions/xiang-si-gu-li-jin-xiang-si/120505-tidbits-about-2023-costume-drama-the-inextricable-destiny    Character gallery,  notes about Chinese names and titles.

https://mydramalist.com/discussions/a-date-with-the-future/105311-earthquakes-in-china  and some pictures of Chinese rescue missions and uniforms since the 2000s.

https://mydramalist.com/discussions/zi-chuan/123627-eternal-brotherhood-shooting-and-dates-location-and-more   (portrait gallery of characters etc)  and 

https://mydramalist.com/discussions/zi-chuan/123895-eternal-brotherhood-zichuan-ning-and-characters-in-the-donghua-version  (some articles about the EB universe and donghua)

The drama is only 1/2 of the story ; for length reasons, it was cut, so by June 2024, the second part is still not aired. Bets are on when it will...  since there are lots of other dramas vying for a slot, it may take longer than it should.  In such case, the portrait gallery ad notes may be of help to refresh memory.