As a Chinese saying goes, "No visit to Beijing is complete if you miss seeing the Great Wall or dining on Beijing Roast Duck". With a histoiy of over 1,600 years, Roast Duck is the local flavor of Beijing. For those who want to learn more about Chinese dishes, cultures and customs, it is really a good choice. Beijing Roast Duck is characterized by its crisp skin and tender meat. The most well-known centuries-old brand Roast Duck restaurant in Beijing is Quanjude. Set up in 1864, it is much loved by heads of state, government officials and tourists from home and abroad.