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Hohhot is the capital of the Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region in north-central China, serving as the region's administrative, economic, and cultural centre. The name of the city in Mongolian means "Blue City" The color blue in Mongol culture is associated with the sky, eternity and purity.

Zhaojun Tomb is the tomb of Wang Zhaojun, who was originally an imperial maid of the Western Han Dynasty (206BC-8AD) and then was sent to marry Huhanye, leader of the Xiongnu who lived in the Inner Mongolia area, to establish friendly relations between the two ethnic groups. Shaped like an inverted cloak, the tomb is a large man-made earthen tomb, covering an area of 13,000 sq meters. In summer, the tomb is covered with wild flowers and grass and the grass is still green and vigorous in winter, hence Zhaojun Tomb is also called Green Mound. Seen from far away, Zhaojun Tomb stands erectly in the holy place which looks like a beautiful picture. With a history of nearly 2000 years, the tomb is one of the largest Han tombs in China and has been renovated for several times since the foundation of People's Republic of China in 1949. In 1964, Zhaojun Tomb was listed as one of the key culture relic units of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Nowadays, Zhaojun Tomb is one of the eight most famous and popular tourist attractions in Hohhot. In the front of the tomb is a courtyard, where there are two Culture Relics Exhibition Halls. The white-marble statue of Wang Zhaojun is enshrined in one pavilion. In recent years, Zhaojun Tomb has been equipped with many facilities such as Reception Room, Exhibition Room and Painting and Calligraphy Room. To some degree, Zhaojun Tomb is considered a symbol of the national unity of China. Just as the modern historian Jian Bozan said: "Wang Zhaojun is not just a woman, she is a symbol of peace; Zhaojun Tomb is not just a tomb, and it is a historical monument between Chinese nationalities." The unique cultural landscape and nice tourist environment of Zhaojun Tomb have made it a well-known tourist attraction. After reconstruction and renovation, Zhaojun Tomb has become a patriotic education base.

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