The base is one of the seven folk art research bases set up by the Ministry of Culture. Founded in 2009, it consists of four institutes: Institute of Quyi Inheritance and Protection, Institute of Quyi History, Institute of Quyi Music, and Institute of Folk Songs in Ming and Qing Dynasties.

The base has 21 researchers, including 12 professors, 7 assistant professors, 9 doctors, and 9 masters. Among the 9 part-time members, some are famous experts in intangible culture research in China.