Every old city in southern Xinjiang has a big stage

The biggest feeling when walking in southern Xinjiang is that there seems to be a stage everywhere, and you can see people dancing and singing at any time. It's not the kind of stage that is deliberately built, but just an open space. Suddenly everyone gets in the mood, and they gather to sing and dance for a while, and life is very joyful. There is an ancient street in the old city of Shache County, called the Karakax Historical and Cultural Street, adjacent to the Tomb of the Yarkand Khan. The old street is very lively, and you can eat from one end to the other. On the old street, you can enjoy the performance of the Twelve Mukam dances and songs, taste various local delicacies, and buy unique local handicrafts. The Karakax old street was formed in 1870. In the Uyghur language, 'Karakax' means 'a person who makes a living by casting pots'. Karakax old street got its name because it historically gathered a large number of folk craftsmen who made and sold iron and copper pots; now, Karakax street is a characteristic alley that integrates various folk skills such as food, handicrafts, and tea culture.