For those who are fascinated by China's rich intangible cultural heritage, Zhejiang Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum in Hangzhou is a place that cannot be missed.

Spanning an area of 35,000 square meters, the new museum, which opened on August 29, is the largest one of its kind in China. The seven-story building, with five floors above ground and two underground, presents a complete picture of the intangible cultural heritage found in Zhejiang Province.

The permanent exhibitions at the museum are divided into five sections, namely: folk literature; traditional techniques and arts; traditional medicine, sports and entertainment; folk customs; and traditional performing arts.

Highlights of the displays include a huge wooden seagoing boat made by traditional techniques, an exquisite dragon lamp featuring hundreds of Chinese opera characters, and a cinnabar gold and lacquer wood-carved sedan chair that took years to make, among many others.

Visitors also have the opportunity to watch artisans displaying their skills at the museum.

Zhejiang Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum is part of the Zhijiang Cultural Center, the largest cultural complex in the province which also comprises the Zhijiang Branch of the Zhejiang Provincial Museum, the Zhejiang Library, the Zhejiang Literature Museum, and the Zhijiang Culture Public Service Center.