Bai Juyi's evaluation of Du Fu is "clear poem, profound artistic conception, detailed description, full of emotion and thought". Bai Juyi thinks that Du Fu's poems have a strong social critical significance, which can truly describe the suffering and pain of the society and people at that time, as well as the thinking and reflection on politics and ethics.
Bai Juyi's poem "Poems for Du Fu" says, "Poetry is indifferent to fame and fortune, but devoted to serving the country and saving the people."