Snow image is a typical gardening image in Chinese classical gardens. Analysis of the snow image in the classical literati gardens helps understand the aesthetics of the ancient literati class and provides a reference for the creation of modern gardens. The article uses the literature review method and field research to sort out and summarize snow image expression in literati gardens. It explores the spiritual connotation behind it and the life aesthetics and gardening ideas of traditional Chinese literati gardens, then investigates the relationship between literati spirit and lifestyle and gardening.