Lunar New Year is on its way, and there’s so much to celebrate – lion dances, dragon masks, dumplings, lanterns and the parade of Zodiac animals. These fun Chinese New Year colouring pages are a lovely way to keep the kids busy while getting into the spirit of the celebrations.
There’s something here for all ages, and you can print them out to enjoy at home or bring them along for on-the-go fun in the car, on a plane, or waiting for dinner to be ready.
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Chinese New Year Colouring Pages
Child with Dragon Mask
Image: Super Coloring
Create your own mask with this fun picture of a young child in a Chinese dragon mask from Super Coloring.
Hanging Lantern
Image: Mom Junction
The hanging lantern is synonymous with Chinese New Year, and now you can create your own with this picture from Mom Junction. You could also colour in a few copies and cut them out to make your own bunting!
Firecrackers
Image: Super Coloring
Get the new year off to a bang with this firecracker colouring page from Super Coloring.
Chinese New Year Animals
Image: Doodle Art Alley
Each year, the Lunar New Year is represented by one of 12 animals, on a repeating cycle. The Chinese zodiac animals in order are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig.
Colour the Zodiac animals with this colouring page from Doodle Art Alley.
Chinese Fan
Image: Coloring-Pages
Paper fans are a colourful and unique way to express yourself. This fan picture to colour from Coloring Pages is your chance to get truly creative!
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How to Draw Chinese Dragons
Image: How to Draw
Learn how to draw a cartoon Chinese Dragon to celebrate Chinese New Year. Follow these illustrated steps from How to Draw to create your own Chinese Dragon character.
Kite Flying
Image: Mom Junction
Colourful kites flying in the sky make for a really festive scene! Create your own with this colouring page of varied kites from Mom Junction.
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Chinese Dragon Mask
Image: Super Coloring
Dragon masks are colourful and eye-catching – create your own with this colouring page from Super Coloring.
Image: Super Coloring
…or try this one for a more detailed colouring project.
Happy Lunar New Year
Image: Twisty Noodle
Gong Hey Fat Choy is how you proclaim Happy Lunar New Year! This colouring page from Twisty Noodle includes the Zodiac animals too.
Festival Spirit
Image: Best Coloring Pages for Kids
Celebrate with a lion dance and some festival spirit – colour this picture from Best Coloring Pages for Kids and make it as vibrant as you can!
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Dragon Dance
Image: Crayola
The dragon dance is a big part of Lunar New Year celebrations, and this colouring page from Crayola shows just how much fun it can be!
Happy Chinese New Year!
Image: Doodle Art Alley
The start of a new lunar year is always exciting and a time to celebrate. Try your hand at this fun colouring page from Doodle Art Alley.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What age are these Chinese New Year colouring pages suitable for?
There’s a real mix here, from simple, bold outlines that suit toddlers and younger children, to more detailed designs like the dragon masks and kites that older kids and even adults might enjoy for a bit of mindful colouring.
What are the 12 Chinese zodiac animals?
The cycle runs, in order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. Each Lunar New Year is associated with one animal on a repeating 12-year cycle.
Can I print these colouring pages at home?
Yes – each page links out to the original source site, where you can print it directly. Just click through to the linked page and use your own printer.
Do I need any special materials to use these pages?
No, just a printer, paper, and whatever your child likes to colour with – crayons, markers or pencils all work well.
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