Fire-breathing fun with free Chinese dragon coloring pages for kids. These 20 detailed black and white line drawings bring this iconic mythical creature to life for you to color.
Many different cultures have mythological creatures that play a large role in their legends. The Chinese dragon is an iconic feature of that culture, and it has been represented for many centuries.
These dragons were benevolent beings who were associated with Chinese emperors and other good aspects, and many places in China reference and pay tribute to these sacred creatures.
This collection of pages showcases Chinese dragons in different styles, showing them in scenes from legends and even some of the ways people pay tribute to them in festivals.
You will also uncover some interesting facts and information about Chinese dragons that you may not have known before.
20 Free Chinese Dragon Coloring Pages To Print And Color
1. Cartoon Chinese Dragon Breathing Fire Coloring PDF
This cartoon dragon is breathing fire, which may seem normal for a dragon. However, this is more of a reimagining of a Chinese dragon, as they are normally portrayed as water spirits who don’t breathe fire. Dragons from Western myths were the fire-breathing type, so this design is like a meeting of cultural sensibilities.
2. Cartoon Chinese Dragon In A Bamboo Forest
Bamboo forests are an iconic sight in China, so pairing a Chinese dragon with bamboo is a perfect combination. While many cultures may think of dragons as big dinosaur-like lizards, Chinese dragons are a combination of different animal parts to create one creature.
3. Chinese Dragon Circling A Pearl
Pearls are symbolic in Chinese myths, beliefs, and cultures, and this Chinese dragon is surrounding one of these sacred pearls. It also recreates the image of an Ouroboros, which shows a snake eating its own tail.
4. Mandala Chinese Dragon In A Circle
Mandalas are really calming and spiritual, and so it’s a perfect combination to include this design on a Chinese dragon. Coloring mandala designs is best done in a relaxed mood where the colors guide you more than you guide them.
5. Chinese Dragon At A Festival
Seeing Chinese dragon floats and props at festivals is common in China. They’re prominently featured at celebrations for the Chinese New Year, for example, and having really long dragons is said to inspire good luck.
6. Detailed Chinese Dragon In The Sky
The details on this majestic Chinese dragon are simply incredible! Dragons are often villains in Western tales and legends, but Chinese dragons were anything but villainous. They were benevolent creatures who protected people and summoned good weather and fortune.
7. Chinese Dragon Flying Through Clouds
There are some thin, small details on this dragon, and I think that using colored pens and pencils would help to color those finer details more easily. They would also look great!
8. Chinese Dragon Forming Infinity Shape
It’s always interesting to see different symbols come together, and seeing a Chinese dragon in an infinity symbol is one of those combinations. It makes me think of eternal prosperity and fortune, which is something Chinese dragons would hope to bring!
9. Very Detailed Chinese Dragon
Would you look at the amazing details on this Chinese dragon? They’re really something to behold, and they will present a formidable challenge for you to color. You may have noticed that, unlike Western dragons, none of these Chinese dragons have wings. Despite this, they still could soar through the sky.
10. Chinese Dragon in River Waves Coloring Sheet
As mentioned before, Chinese dragons are associated a lot more with water than fire. This design is a very traditional depiction of a Chinese dragon, which shows it moving through the water of a river.
11. Chinese Dragon On A Mountain Peak
There is something inherently majestic about Chinese dragons, and this majesty is enhanced by seeing one flying gracefully over some mountains.
12. Chinese Dragon Statue With Lotus Flowers
Lotus flowers are another aspect of Chinese culture that is very important, and they have a lot of symbolic meaning, such as an association with enlightenment. Pairing a Chinese dragon with lotus flowers can create a lot of symbolic meaning.
13. Chinese Dragon Surrounded By Lanterns
Chinese lanterns are also hung during many important Chinese festivals, and they look gorgeous arranged next to a traditional Chinese dragon.
14. Cartoony Chinese Dragon In The Sky
Some of the dragons in this collection have been very detailed and have presented a challenge for you to color. That’s why this cartoony dragon is the perfect palette cleanser, because it still conveys the majesty of a Chinese dragon while being perfect for kids to work on.
15. Chinese Dragon With Fireworks
During a New Year's festival in China, you would not only find dragon symbols and decorations, but also lots of fireworks. Did you know that fireworks originated in China? That’s why it makes so much sense that they’re such a big part of life there.
16. Chinese Dragon With Long Whiskers
Many Chinese dragons have long, twisty whiskers, which give them a sense of wisdom and age. Chinese dragons are closely associated with Chinese emperors, and it was even believed that emperors were descended from dragons.
17. Chinese Dragon With Scales And Horns
There are so many intricate scales on this Chinese dragon, and it’s another design that would benefit from some colored pens, pencils, or other art tools that allow for precision.
18. Chinese Dragon Wrapping Around A Pagoda
Pagodas are an iconic Chinese structure, and seeing a Chinese dragon curling around one creates a striking scene for you to color!
19. Flying Chinese Dragon Above Temple Rooftops
One day I’d love to visit some temples in China, because they’re so gorgeous! I wish it were possible to see a Chinese dragon sitting on one like in this scene.
20. Mushu Chinese Dragon Coloring Page
The final Chinese dragon we will meet is based on Mushu from the Disney film, Mulan. The Chinese have a year of the dragon every 12 years, and it’s considered good luck to be born in one of these years. The last one was in 2024, and the next will be in 2036.After You Color Your Chinese Dragon Pages
- Use some gold glitter to make the Chinese dragons even more magical and mysterious.
- Look up other mythological Chinese creatures like Huli Jing or Yaoguai to join the dragons.
- Search how to write your initials in Chinese letters and draw the symbol on the pages.