What the hell are you looking at above?

Go on, have a guess.

OK, I’ll spill the beans. The photo, taken in Anhui, China, shows thousands of impounded bicycles from cycle rental operators crammed into a compound. That’s because Chinese authorities have issued new guidelines in an attempt to control booming bike sharing services, which has resulted in all those lock-ups.

That photo is pretty darn impressive, and we’ve picked nine others below from CNN’s ‘world’s best travel photos for 2017‘ list’ for your enjoyment.

Karangasem, Bali: A man keeps an eye on the active and threatening Mount Agung volcano.

Guinan, China: Sheep are herded along a roadway in Guinan County, in northwest China’s Qinghai Province. September is an annual migration time for the animals in Guinan.

Chateau d’Oex, Switzerland: A land art painting on a hill by French artist portrays a classic Volkswagen camper van. The artwork covers 4,200 square meters and was produced with over 400 liters of biodegradable paint to celebrate an international VW festival.

Seoul: A group of South Korean women wearing traditional hanbok dresses take selfies outside Gyeongbokgung palace in Seoul.

Hameem desert, United Arab Emirates: A man guides his camels across the Hameem desert, around 170 kilometers (about 106 miles) west of Abu Dhabi.

Unstad, Norway: Unstad — north of the Arctic Circle — is home to the world’s most northerly surf school, Unstad Arctic Surf. Tom Carroll, an Australian former world champion surfer, rides a wave.

Havana: Cuban children limber up during a baseball training session in Havana in February. Baseball is one of the country’s most popular sports.

Catania, Italy: Crowds gather in Catania on February 5 for a religious festival celebrating Saint Agatha, a Christian martyr and the city’s patron saint.

Gaza City: Palestinians enjoy the sunset on one of the city’s beaches. Gaza City is home to about half a million people.

Pretty, pretty cool.

I’m off to do some travelling of my own, so I’ll see you fine people around mid-November.

Keep it classy.

[source:cnn]