If you visit Beijing, there are two things that you should never miss: one is to climb the Great Wall, the other is to eat the Beijing Roast Duck. Once confined to the imperial court, the famed Beijing Roast Duck is now served in hundreds of restaurants across the city. Beijing Roast Duck originated in the Ming Dynasty six hundred years ago. Chefs from all over the country were selected to come to the capital to cook for the emperor. It was regarded as a great honor to cook in the imperial palace, and only those who were outstanding could get the job. In fact, it is these court chefs who have perfected the culinary art of Beijing Roast Duck.