Kashi, known as Shule in ancient times, is located in southwestern Xinjiang and is the center of politics and economy in southern Xinjiang. It is the meeting point of the northern and southern ancient Silk Road, and is famous for carvings, arts and crafts, and national singing and dancing. There are tourist attractions such as Aitigar Mosque, Tomb of Abahjia, Kashigele Mausoleum of Mohammed, and Dabazha.