National Cultural Ecosystem Conservation Area (NCECA) is a specific area designated by the Ministry of Culture of the People's Republic of China. Aimed at holistically protecting cultural patterns that are historically and culturally rich, in good state of existence and have important values and distinctive features, its core function is to conserve the intangible cultural heritage in China.
As of 2014, there are 18 NCECAs in the PRC. Currently all of these protected areas are technically called "experiment areas". A formal designation as "National Cultural Ecosystem Conservation Area" will only be granted upon completion of the project, subject to inspection and acceptance by the Ministry.
Southern Fujian Cultural Ecosystem Conservation Area (Fujian)
Huizhou Cultural Ecosystem Conservation Area (Anhui, Jiangxi)
Rebgong Cultural Ecosystem Conservation Area (Qinghai)
Qiang Cultural Ecosystem Conservation Area (Sichuan, Shaanxi)
Hakka Culture (Meizhou) Ecosystem Conservation Area (Guangdong)
Wuling Mountains Region (Xiangxi) Tujia and Miao Cultural Ecosystem Conservation Area (Hunan)
Marine Fishing Culture (Xiangshan) Ecosystem Conservation Area (Zhejiang)
Central Shanxi Cultural Ecosystem Conservation Area (Shanxi)
Weishui Cultural Ecosystem Conservation Area (Shandong)
Dêqên Ethno-Cultural Ecosystems Conservation Area (Yunnan)
Dali Cultural Ecosystem Conservation Area (Yunnan)
Northern Shaanxi Cultural Ecosystem Conservation Area (Shaanxi)
Hakka Culture (Gannan) Ecosystem Conservation Area (Jiangxi)
Bronze Drum Culture (Hechi) Ecosystem Conservation Area (Guangxi)
Qiandongnan Ethno-Cultural Ecosystems Conservation Area (Guizhou)
Gêsar Culture (Golog) Ecosystem Conservation Area (Qinghai)
Wuling Mountains Region (Southweastern Hubei) Tujia and Miao Cultural Ecosystem Conservation Area (Hubei)
Wuling Mountains Region (Southeastern Chongqing) Tujia and Miao Cultural Ecosystem Conservation Area (Chongqing)
