Wang Zhaojun was a symbol of the cohesion for the Chinese nation. Her deeds are respected by the later people. Her tomb is repeatedly renovated by the later generation in memory of her. And the story of Zhaojun going out of the frontier strongly attracted numerous artists of every dynasty, who created thousands of works based on her story in a variety of artistic forms, such as music, painting, poetry, drama and novels.

Wang Zhaojun, one of China's four ancient beauties, was selected into the palace during the reign of Emperor Yuan of the Han Dynasty. In order to safeguard the peace of the state, she voluntarily married Chanyu, the chieftain of the Hun. So, she was revered and remembered by the later generations