Peking duck is one of the famous traditional Chinese dishes and one of Beijing's specialties.

So in which dynasty was Peking Roast Duck first popular?

Let’s take a look at the historical origins of Beijing roast duck.

The original origin of Beijing roast duck can be traced back to the Yuan Dynasty.

At that time, the rulers of the Yuan Dynasty liked to eat duck meat and had a special preference for roast duck.

According to historical records, roast duck during the Yuan Dynasty was a very particular dish. It required the use of fat but not greasy duck, marinated with special seasonings, and then grilled with pear charcoal.

As time goes by, roast duck gradually becomes a special delicacy in Beijing.

By the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Beijing's catering industry developed rapidly, and various foods and cooking techniques continued to emerge.

Roast duck, as a famous dish with local characteristics, has also begun to be welcomed by more and more people.

During the Qing Dynasty, roast duck restaurants had spread all over Beijing and became a delicacy at that time.

By the 1950s, Peking duck began to spread around the world.

In 1954, Peking duck made its debut at a Chinese government banquet and became one of China’s state banquets.

As China's opening up to the outside world accelerates, more and more foreigners are beginning to taste Beijing roast duck, and it has become one of the important representatives of Chinese catering culture.

In general, the historical origin of Beijing roast duck can be traced back to the Yuan Dynasty. After hundreds of years of development and evolution, it has now become a traditional Chinese dish and one of Beijing's specialties.

Peking duck is a favorite both in China and abroad.