10 Sites to Watch Chinese Drama for Free and Legally!

3. Vidio

Vidio Dot Com (Vidio), is a video streaming platform operating in Indonesia and was established on October 15, 2014. The previous owner of Vidio was Mediatama Anugrah Citra. Now, its ownership has shifted to Surya Citra Media, both of which are part of the Emtek group.

This service features various types of content, including television channels that you can access for free or with a subscription fee. Vidio, offers a wide collection of dramas from China, Korea, and many others.

There are also live streams for specific events, movies, and series, which also include exclusive programs from Vidio.

4. Viu

Viu, is an over-the-top (OTT) video platform that PCCW Media manages. The Viu platform, started its journey in Hong Kong by offering various Asian drama series. Especially dramas from Korea, as well as entertainment programs such as anime and news about the entertainment world.

As of December 2018, Viu has reached 30 million active users every month. Viu, like other platforms, offers free access. But there are some limitations, one of which is the frequent appearance of advertisements.

To get a more satisfying and uninterrupted Chinese drama viewing experience, we recommend that users sign up as a Viu premium member.

5. Youku

Youku Inc. formerly known as Youku.com Inc. is a video sharing platform originating from China. Youku’s streaming service, centered on the fifth floor of Sinosteel Plaza located in Beijing’s Haidian district.

On March 12, 2012, Youku reached an agreement to acquire Tudou through a share exchange transaction. The combined entity became known as Youku Tudou Inc. The site claims to have more than 500 million active users.

Alibaba Group’s streaming platform provides a wide selection of shows from various genres. These include history, fantasy, comedy and romance, with high video quality.

Although there is content that users can only enjoy through subscriptions. However, users will not feel lost if they like watching Chinese dramas and understand Mandarin. This is because Youku uses Chinese as the main language.