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Editors' note:

We all know Peking duck is a famous dish from Beijing and considered to be one of China's national cuisines. Its great taste and sophisticated art of cooking have made it not only a Chinese's favorite, but also popular among foreigners, especially expats living in China. At the same time, you will discover different versions of the dish all over the world. Here are some tips about the culture and history of Peking duck, which can help you know more about this Chinese dish. We will also share some recommendations for several notable restaurants that serve the tasty bird.

If you have any great tips to share about duck or know of other great restaurants that serve this popular dish, click here (What's your favorite roast duck restaurant ?) to share them with us.
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Timeline:

479 Roasted Duck was first mentioned in the Record of the Delicacies, a book about gourmet food in the Southern and Northern Dynasties (420-589AD).

1102 Roasted Duck had already been a famous dish in the Northern Song capital of Bianliang (Kaifeng), according to the book of The Eastern Capital: A Dream of Splendors Past, written by Meng Yuanlao (1090-1150). The book gives a lively and detailed description of life in the Northern Song capital of Bianliang, based on the author's reminiscences of his youthful years there.
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Legend of Peking Roast Duck
As it is known, Peking roast duck developed its name during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

Peking Roast Duck "opens" Sino-US relations
Peking roast duck was considered one of the factors behind the rapprochement of the United States to China in the 1970s.

Peking Roast Duck on CNNGo.com best foods list
CNN recently selected 50 of the most delicious foods from around the world and Peking roast duck was ranked 5th on the list.

Schumacher favors Peking Roast Duck
Michael Schumacher said his favorite Chinese food was the Peking roast duck during a press conference on April 13, 2012.
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Quanjude
 "Quanjude" is now synonymous with roast duck for many of China's more knowledgeable gourmets.

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Kerry Hotel, Beijing
 The duck is prepared by Chef Yuan Chaoying, who has been roastingduck for 33 years.

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Duck de Chine
 The duck is served with a lovely Cloisonne duck-shaped chopstick holder.

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Shi Wang Fu
 It is one that embodies contemporary innovations on traditional modus operandi.

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Bian yi fang
 It guards its traditional closed-oven roasting technique. [Related video]

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Da Dong
 The decor creates an artistic atmosphere and the ancient Chinese poems are great.
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Canard Dore is famous for its Canard Laque Pekinois.

Adress: 62 rue Didot, 75014 Paris, France
 Tel: +33 (0)1 45 40 88 03

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Fung's Kitchen also offers very delicious seafoof.

Adress:7320 Southwest Fwy #115, Houston, Tx. 77074
 Tel: +1(713) 779-2288

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Peking duck is real favorite here, the duck is fat and the skin is crispy.

Adress:5041 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
 Tel: +1(773) 769-1254

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It offers various roast meats, and the Peking roast duck is the best.

Adress: 12 Gerrard Street, London W1D 5PR
 Tel: +44 (0)207 494 0870

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The roast duck is not too salty but with a hint of sweetness.

Adress: 67 Mott St (between Canal St & Bayard St) New York, NY 10013
 Tel: +1(212) 964-0540

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It is the first franchised Chinese Quanjude roast duck restaurant in Australia.

Adress: 299 Queen Street Melbourne Vic 3000
 Tel: +61(03)96700091
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