Abstract: Xi Jinping’s cultural thought is the latest theoretical achievement of the Communist Party of China in leading the construction of socialist culture. Exploring the generation context of Xi Jinping’s cultural thought can lead to the following conclusions. It is rich in historical deposits from the practical experience of the CPC in leading the construction of socialist culture over the past 100 years, rich in theoretical origins from the Marxist concept of culture, the cultural theory of the CPC, and the excellent traditional Chinese culture, and its practical foundations come from the practical needs of the development of socialist culture with Chinese characteristics in the new era. Xi Jinping’s cultural thought is rich in core meanings, and is a scientific theory that adheres to the overall leadership of the Party, upholds the concept of people-centeredness, highlights the problem orientation, emphasizes the self-confidence and self-reliance of cultural construction, and adheres to the righteousness and innovation of cultural development. Xi Jinping’s cultural thought enriches and develops the cultural theory of Marxism, provides theoretical guidance for the prosperous development of the modern civilization of the Chinese nation, and opens up realistic paths for the prosperous development of the world’s culture, and is a theoretical creation rich in Chinese wisdom.