As a gateway connecting Europe and Asia, Istanbul has long served as a vital trade hub on the ancient Silk Road. Over thousands of years, spices from the East were traded here to the West. Join CGTN to explore one of Istanbul's most iconic landmarks, the spice bazaar in Eminönü district. Still bustling today, its alleyways offer a sensory feast as the scents and hues of exotic spices swirl in celebration of the region's long tradition as an epicenter of commerce.