In 2000, Qiao made his debut in the film Soaring Dragon Leaping Tiger.

The same year, he filmed his first television drama Xin Nü Fu Ma.

[9] He received recognition for his acting performance, and won the Most Popular Actor award at the Shanghai Television Festival.

[10] In 2014, he starred in the hit fantasy action drama Swords of Legends and received popularity for his portrayal of the anti-hero, Ouyang Shaogong.

[11] In 2017, he starred in the historical drama Song of Phoenix, portraying King Huai of Chu.