A shop owner works while surrounded by odds and ends. [Photo/CRIENGLISH.com]

Be prepared to bargain, as nothing has a price tag. But be forewarned that judging the true price of items here could be difficult to ascertain. A salesperson in Seer Art Consultant Company wasn't able to state a definite price on some Tibetan jewelry. "The prices of rings are priced differently according to the different levels of workmanship, culture and historical relevance," he reported. "It's hard to judge or set the price of each antique." But don't be surprised when prices go into the thousands of yuan.

Tianya Antique Market Address: 6 Huawei South Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Beijing Curio City Address: 21 South Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing