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The Lost Tomb: Explore with the Note (S2)

Wu Xie and allies brave ancient tombs, spectral illusions, and buried secrets, confronting legacy, obsession, and betrayal in a haunting quest for the mythical Cloud Top Palace.

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🍿 FORMAT

TV Show (📺)

✨ TITLE

The Lost Tomb: Explore with the Note (S2)

🎭 ALTERNATIVE TITLE

云顶天宫, The Grave Robber Chronicles, Daomu Biji 2, The Lost Tomb: The Wrath of the Sea, The Lost Tomb 2, The Lost Tomb 2.5, The Lost Tomb 2: Heavenly Palace on the Clouds , Yun Ding Tian Gong , 盗墓笔记 第二季 , 盗墓笔记2之云顶天宫 , 盗墓笔记II:云顶天宫 , 盗墓笔记之云顶天宫

🌎 COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

China (Mainland)

🕵️ DETECTIVE(S)

Wang Pang Zi, Wu Xie, Zhang Qiling

📕 MYSTERY SERIES

The Grave Robber Chronicles (aka The Lost Tomb)

✅ SHOW STATUS

Completed

#️⃣️ SEASONS OR EPISODES

2 – The first season is “The Lost Tomb 2: Explore with the Note (S1)”. This series is preceded by the prequel “The Lost Tomb“

🗓️ AIRED / RELEASED

2021

⏳AVERAGE DURATION

24 Episodes

🔄 ENGLISH TRANSLATION

Chinese

Content Rating

🔥 OFFICIAL RATING

PG-13 (Teens 13 and Older)

⚔️ VIOLENCE

Moderate

🫣 FOUL LANGUAGE

Mild

💋 SEXUAL CONTENT

None

💯 OVERALL ASSESSMENT

Teen Friendly

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Synopsis

Plot

Yunding Tiangong draws its audience into the deep, echoing chambers of a forgotten world, where myth and memory intertwine. The story follows Wu Xie, an inquisitive and steadfast young man, as he delves deeper into the legacy of his family’s tomb-raiding past. When he uncovers clues pointing toward the legendary Cloud Top Palace—a tomb shrouded in mysticism and dread—he joins forces once again with his enigmatic and stoic companion, Zhang Qiling. Together, with a band of loyal and sometimes unpredictable allies, they navigate ancient mechanisms, ghostly illusions, and rival treasure seekers, all while unearthing secrets buried both in stone and in soul.

Yet Yunding Tiangong is more than an expedition into the earth’s depths; it is an inward journey. Beneath the layers of moss and mystery lie unresolved truths about trust, sacrifice, and the burden of legacy. As traps close in and supernatural threats encroach, Wu Xie must reconcile the thrill of discovery with the cost of obsession. The Cloud Top Palace itself becomes a haunting metaphor—an unreachable summit that lures with promises of immortality but demands a toll in blood and betrayal. With richly atmospheric storytelling and a brooding sense of destiny, the series captivates viewers in a realm where the past refuses to stay buried.

Based On A Book

The Grave Robber Chronicles (盗墓笔记)

Graphic novel cover for "DAOMU BIJI," featuring the title in bold, stylized red letters at the top. Below the title, a hooded, masked warrior stands amidst a fiery red background, wielding two glowing, golden-bladed swords. The central artwork is enclosed within a decorative, dark ornate border.

✏️ Author: Xu Lei (Nan Pai San Shu)

📅 Publication Date: 2007

#️⃣ There are many prequel, sequel, and side stories in the Grave Robber Chronicles universe, but this show is particularly based on the main story.

The best place to find information about the original Chinese edition and the direct translation by Merebear is the translator’s website here. The first few volumes of the main story has been adapted into a series of English Translated volumes and one graphic novel.

⚠️ Please Note: The shows do not directly align with either the original Chinese or the English editions. Nor do the English editions directly align with the original Chinese. Parts are spliced together, cut out, or otherwise edited to create the various adaptations.

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Cast

Wu Xie

Played by Bai Shu

Zhang Qi Ling

Played by Zhao Dong Ze

Wang Pang Zi

Played by Zhang Bo Yu

A Ning

Played by Zhao Rui Han

Xie Yu Chen

Played by Liu Xue Yi

Media

Trailer

OST (Music Score)

Resources

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