Chaoshan culture belongs to Lingnan culture and is one of the three major cultures in Guangdong. It is a subculture of Han culture, a relic of ancient Central Plains culture, an important part of the excellent culture of the Chinese nation, and a Chinese culture that has been developing continuously in the process of successive generations.

Chaoshan culture is a culture created by Chaoshan people (Chaoshan clan), which has the characteristics of compatibility between Chinese and foreign cultures and is characterized by marine culture.

Chaoshan culture originated and prevailed in Chaoshan area of Guangdong Province (Shantou, Chaozhou and Jieyang), and it is also said that Chaoshan area also includes Shanwei. Tangnan Town and Huangliu Town, Fengshun County, Meizhou City.

Chaoshan culture not only has distinct regional characteristics, but also has some characteristics of Central Plains culture, which runs through the whole social life of hipsters. Chaoshan culture is represented by Chaoshan song and dance, congou tea, Chaoshan catering, Chaoshan business gang culture, Chaoshan mountain pond, Chaoshan ancestral temple, Chaoshan dialect, Chaoshan embroidery, Chaoshan drama, Chaoshan music, Chaoshan handicrafts, Chaoshan woodcarving, Chaoshan gongs and drums and Chaoshan folk houses. , far-reaching, renowned at home and abroad. Hong Kong hipster Yulan Shenghui, Chaoshan Song and Dance and Chaoshan Overseas Chinese Culture are listed as national intangible cultural heritage.