Nature lovers were given a treat when this sea of clouds rose majestically over a mountain before sliding down the side like a waterfall .

This breathtaking video shows the fast-moving clouds sweeping over the landscape as the sun rises on the horizon.

The stunning spectacle took place early on Wednesday morning over Mount Lu, in China’s Jiangxi Province.

CCTV News reports that the incredible formation danced around the mountain top for several hours, attracting a large number of people with cameras.

Orographic clouds happen when air passing over a mountain rises and cools, until the vapour condenses into a formation and moves down the other side.

A similar phenomenon occurred last year in Iceland and was captured on a mobile phone in all its glory.