Celebrate Chinese New Year 2026 (Year of the Horse) with ready‑to‑use AI image prompts designed for Gemini. In Mew Design, an AI design generator powered by Gemini 3 and Nano Banana Pro, you can copy, paste and customize these templates to create scroll‑stopping Spring Festival visuals quickly and easily.






Chinese New Year 2026 Images Generated with Mew Design – Powered by Gemini Nano Banana Pro.
From zodiac horse illustrations and festive portraits to lantern festivals, temple fireworks and Chinese city skyline scenes, this prompt collection covers the most common Spring Festival visuals. Each template is tested in Mew Design, so you can copy, paste and adjust a few details like colors, setting or style to match your project.

Portrait transformation using the uploaded photo as reference. Keep the person’s facial features clearly recognizable. Reimagine the person in a Chinese New Year 2026, Year of the Horse theme, wearing a festive red and gold outfit inspired by modern Chinese style with subtle horse motifs in the design. Expression is confident, joyful, and energetic. Background features glowing red lantern bokeh, golden fireworks, and warm celebratory lighting. Cinematic digital illustration style, clean facial details, rich contrast, luxury festival poster look, social media–friendly vertical composition. --ar 1:1

Artistic portrait with person's silhouette filled with Chinese New Year 2026 elements including red lanterns, golden horses, fireworks, and plum blossoms, double exposure effect, creative festival art style, dramatic lighting, face profile preserved, modern artistic interpretation of cultural celebration --ar 3:4

Portrait photo transformation into Chinese New Year 2026 celebration style, person wearing luxurious red traditional Chinese qipao with golden horse embroidery, festive makeup with red and gold accents, holding 'Happy 2026' greeting sign with golden frame, surrounded by red lanterns and plum blossoms, studio lighting, photorealistic face preservation, cultural festival aesthetic --ar 3:4

Abstract contemporary horse silhouette formed by flowing red ribbons and golden light particles, dynamic galloping motion with energy trails, modern Chinese art style with minimalist composition, gradient from deep red to brilliant gold, digital art with luminous glow effects, Chinese New Year 2026 modern graphic design --ar 9:16

Person holding sparkler fireworks with bright bokeh lights, wearing casual red sweater, warm smile expression, nighttime city background with Chinese New Year 2026 decorations, festive atmosphere, candid lifestyle photography style, natural face details, celebration moment captured, magical light effect --ar 1:1

Use the aiImageTool to generate a traditional Chinese New Year 2026 greeting card design for the Year of the Horse. Elegant red and gold color palette. Central composition featuring graceful horse symbolism expressed through flowing brush-style shapes (not realistic animals). Decorative red lanterns, cloud patterns, and subtle gold foil texture. Clean background with balanced negative space. Refined lighting and premium festive atmosphere. High-end flat illustration, print-ready, high resolution. Add greeting text: '2026 新年快乐' and '祝您马年吉祥、事业顺利、万事如意。' --ar 4:3

Elegant portrait of person in traditional Chinese Tang dynasty costume with elaborate golden horse crown headpiece, holding ornate '恭贺新禧' golden plaque, red and gold royal aesthetic, palace interior background with lanterns, regal pose, Chinese New Year 2026 imperial style, face detail preserved, luxury cultural photography --ar 4:5

Portrait with person's face incorporated into traditional Chinese paper-cut art style, surrounded by red paper-cut horse designs and flowers, symmetrical composition, folk art aesthetic, '2026' integrated into decorative border, vibrant red and gold colors, window light effect, Spring Festival cultural fusion --ar 1:1

Person portrait wearing traditional Chinese wedding red dress with golden phoenix and horse embroidery, ornate golden jewelry and hair accessories, holding red envelope bouquet, luxurious festive bridal style, Chinese New Year 2026 celebration wedding theme, elaborate background with lanterns, photorealistic face detail --ar 2:3

Majestic golden horse with flowing mane in dynamic galloping pose, surrounded by red and gold Chinese zodiac symbols, traditional cloud patterns and lucky coins, Year of the Fire Horse 2026 celebration theme, ornate decorative elements with plum blossoms, vibrant crimson background with gold accents, detailed texture with Chinese character '马' (horse), auspicious festive atmosphere --ar 1:1

Stunning 3D rendered red fire horse with flames and energy radiating from its body, standing on golden podium surrounded by traditional Chinese lanterns and fireworks, Fire Horse 2026 lunar new year design, dramatic lighting with volumetric fire effects, powerful dynamic energy, lucky prosperity symbols including ingots and red envelopes, photorealistic CGI rendering --ar 16:9

Elegant Chinese zodiac horse illustration with intricate red and gold traditional patterns, circular composition with '2026' in artistic calligraphy, surrounded by cherry blossoms and bamboo leaves, modern minimalist design meets cultural heritage, clean vector art style with auspicious cloud motifs, suitable for greeting card, festival banner design --ar 3:4

Adorable cartoon horse character wearing traditional Chinese Tang costume with festive hat decorated with lucky knot, holding red envelope and gold coins, cheerful friendly smile, surrounded by fireworks and hanging lanterns, vibrant festive colors, kawaii illustration style, Chinese New Year 2026 mascot design, family-friendly aesthetic --ar 1:1

Traditional Chinese ink painting of powerful horse galloping through bamboo forest, Sumi-e brush stroke style with dynamic movement, monochromatic black ink with splash of red accent, calligraphy of '马到成功' (horse brings success), classical painting aesthetic with intentional white space, red seal stamps, mounted on silk scroll texture --ar 2:3

Photorealistic golden horse sculpture in rearing pose with intricate details, positioned among ancient Chinese gold ingots and red silk fabric, studio lighting creating dramatic shadows, Year of Fire Horse 2026 wealth prosperity symbol, detailed mane texture, professional product photography, dark background with golden spotlight, luxury aesthetic --ar 4:5

Rows of vibrant red paper lanterns hanging from wooden beams with golden tassels, glowing warm light from within, Chinese characters for 'Spring Festival 2026' written in gold calligraphy, evening atmosphere with soft bokeh background, traditional street decoration, shallow depth of field focusing on foreground lanterns, authentic cultural photography --ar 16:9

Spectacular night lantern festival with hundreds of illuminated lanterns in horse shapes and traditional forms, vibrant reds golds and oranges, reflection in water creating mirror effect, magical atmosphere with glowing lights, Lunar New Year 2026 celebration, lantern festival in Asian city, long exposure photography capturing light trails --ar 21:9

Traditional Chinese red paper-cut window decorations featuring intricate symmetrical horse designs with galloping pose, delicate lace-like cutwork with flowers and auspicious symbols, displayed on window with natural backlight creating golden glow, Spring Festival window decoration craft, Chinese New Year 2026 folk art --ar 1:1

Elegant Chinese Spring Festival 2026 table setting with red silk tablecloth, featuring decorative red envelopes with horse motifs, gold ingots, fresh mandarin oranges arrangement, blooming plum blossom branches in porcelain vase, traditional tea set, overhead flat lay composition, luxury festive dining styling --ar 4:5

Massive LED-illuminated horse-shaped lantern installation in shopping mall atrium, towering multi-story height with intricate details in red and gold, modern interpretation mixing traditional and contemporary design, crowded shoppers below for scale, Spring Festival 2026 commercial decoration, wide-angle architectural photography --ar 9:16

Brilliant golden and crimson fireworks exploding in night sky above traditional Chinese temple with upturned eaves, silhouette of galloping horse visible in fireworks design, dramatic light trails, Chinese New Year 2026 celebration moment, long exposure photography capturing multiple bursts, spectacular pyrotechnic display --ar 16:9

Use the aiImageTool to generate a cute and cheerful Chinese New Year 2026 greeting card for the Year of the Horse. Friendly illustrated horse character with soft rounded shapes. Bright red and gold colors with playful accents. Background filled with lanterns, fireworks, and festive confetti. Warm, joyful holiday mood. Cartoon illustration style, vibrant colors, family-friendly New Year greeting card design.Add greeting text: '2026 新年快乐!' and '马年好运连连,欢跃前行!' --ar 3:4

Generate a magical dreamy fantasy New Year illustration, a luminous horse leaping gracefully in mid-air, iridescent flowing mane and tail, glowing body with soft pastel rainbow colors (purple, blue, pink, gold), surrounded by floating clouds, sparkling stars, magical crystals, floating towers, ethereal mist and light glows, soft dreamy lighting, high detail, fantasy art, glowing hand-lettered text "HAPPY NEW YEAR", whimsical, enchanting, ultra-detailed, high-resolution --ar 3:4

Generate a cute and funny Chinese New Year illustration, cartoon horse with exaggerated expression (one eye bigger than the other, tongue out), wearing a red lantern hat, soft felted wool texture, plush and round shapes, warm beige background, floating red envelopes, stylized clouds, hand-crafted wool art style, felted letters spelling "HAPPY NEW YEAR", playful and cozy holiday vibe, high detail, 3D illustration, soft lighting, whimsical, family-friendly, --ar 3:4

Dynamic traditional Chinese lion dance performance on crowded city street, vibrant red and gold lion costume mid-jump, energetic performers underneath, confetti and smoke effects, spectators cheering in background, Chinese New Year 2026 street celebration, action photography with motion blur capturing movement --ar 21:9

Steaming bamboo baskets stacked with traditional Chinese dumplings (jiaozi) shaped like ingots symbolizing wealth, wispy steam rising beautifully, arranged on festive red tablecloth, chopsticks and soy sauce dish, Year of Horse 2026 celebration feast, overhead food photography, cultural prosperity tradition --ar 1:1

Chinese calligraphy master's hand holding traditional brush writing auspicious characters '万马奔腾' (ten thousand horses galloping) on red paper spring couplets, black ink flowing beautifully, focused on brush tip creating elegant strokes, Chinese New Year 2026 preparation tradition, cultural art practice, close-up photography --ar 3:4

Ornate red envelopes (hongbao) with embossed gold horse designs and auspicious symbols, fanned out elegantly on luxurious red silk fabric, some containing visible cash notes, traditional money gifts for Lunar New Year 2026, studio lighting highlighting metallic details, prosperity blessing theme --ar 16:9

Spectacular illuminated Hong Kong city skyline at night, massive LED screens on skyscrapers displaying '2026 新春快乐' greetings in red and gold, Victoria Harbour waterfront, reflection in water, modern urban celebration, long exposure photography, contemporary festive atmosphere --ar 21:9

POV selfie perspective, as if seen through the subject’s own eyes. No smartphone visible in the frame. The viewer is facing a young Asian woman at close distance, capturing a natural selfie angle. She is smiling happily and looking directly into the camera. She is wearing a trendy red qipao with a modern twist. Behind her are spectacular Chinese New Year horse decorations, with colorful lanterns and festive flowers softly blurred in the background. Authentic front-camera selfie composition, slight wide-angle distortion, natural arm’s-length framing. Contemporary lifestyle photography style, warm festive lighting, vibrant yet realistic colors. Chinese Spring Festival 2026, Year of the Horse, social media moment. --ar 4:5

Minimalist modern Chinese New Year 2026 greeting card design, geometric horse silhouette with clean lines, contemporary color palette of red gold and black, stylized cloud and lantern motifs, clean typography mixing English 'Happy 2026' and Chinese characters ‘新春大吉’, professional graphic design suitable for print or digital --ar 1:1

Traditional Chinese village alley decorated for Lunar New Year 2026, red lanterns strung across narrow cobblestone lane, paper-cut horse decorations on wooden doors, elderly residents sitting outside enjoying festival, authentic rural celebration atmosphere, natural daylight, documentary travel photography, nostalgic traditional lifestyle --ar 3:4
Copy any prompt template you like, paste it into Mew Design, then tweak the details to create your own Chinese New Year 2026 images.
Choose a Chinese New Year 2026 prompt and paste it into our AI design generator, then swap in your subject, location or horse motif.
Click Generate to get a complete CNY scene—lanterns, red and gold palette and Year of the Horse details included.
If the first image is not ideal, use Refine to adjust lighting, density of decorations, style (traditional or modern) and overall mood.
Download watermark‑free images for cards, posts and campaigns, or share them with the community to inspire others.

Describe how you celebrate Chinese New Year—lanterns, red envelopes, fireworks, family dinner—and Mew Design turns it into detailed images, from classic temple scenes to modern city skylines.
Create ink horses with calligraphy, 3D fire horses, minimalist icons or cute mascots, and switch between formal and playful looks with just a few prompt changes.
Use Deep Mode when you need a full CNY campaign. It helps keep colors, horse motifs and overall style consistent across posters, social posts and banners.
Upload portraits, products or city photos, then add lanterns, couplets and horse elements to turn them into Chinese New Year 2026 versions without a reshoot.
If a result feels a bit off, click Refine and use a quick follow‑up prompt to tweak outfits, poses, expressions or background decorations instead of regenerating from scratch.
With free AI credits and no‑watermark exports, you can try multiple prompt ideas, compare different horse and lantern styles, and only keep what works.