The duxianqin has been recognized by the Chinese government to be "a vehicle of 'intangible cultural heritage,' which can be defined as song, music, dance, drama, crafts and similar prized skills that can be recorded but not touched or interacted with."
The duxianqin is recognized by the Chinese government as a form of intangible cultural heritage, encompassing elements such as music, dance, drama, crafts, and similar artistic expressions that can be recorded but not physically interacted with.