It is set in the late Song Dynasty (12th century), when the failing Song government was slowly falling prey to the northern tribes.
(Source: MyDramaList)
~~ Adapted from book 1 "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" (射鵰英雄傳) in the novel series "Condor Trilogy" (射鵰三部曲) by Jin Yong (金庸).
