The Yuan dynasty was founded by the Mongols, the Qing dynasty by the Manchus.

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Moon cakes became part of the festival during the Yuan dynasty (1271 to1368).

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The culinary history of Peking duck goes as far back as the Yuan dynasty, where it was listed in royal cookbooks as an imperial food.

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Within a few minutes' walk of Meyer's home is Liulichang, Beijing's 750-meter (half-mile) antiques street which has flourished since the Yuan dynasty 800 years ago.

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