By the Qianlong Period (1736–1796) of the Qing dynasty, the popularity of Peking Duck spread to the upper classes, inspiring poetry from poets and scholars who enjoyed the dish.
到了清朝乾隆时期（1736-1796 年），北京烤鸭的人气蔓延到上层社会，喜欢这道菜的诗人、学者们纷纷写诗作赋。