From the perspective of design history, Chinese garden painting serves as a pivotal bridge that interconnects various academic disciplines with the design history of garden art in the design, construction, promotion and restoration of Chinese gardens. The garden painting is not only a static image, but also a dynamic process with rich design concepts and cultural connotations. Thorough analysis of garden paintings, the historical progression of garden design, the evolution of conceptual paradigms, and shifts in aesthetic ideologies are investigated. Chinese garden painting forms a crucial link between the past and the present and bridging the traditional and contemporary modalities. While recording the design development, it also stimulates innovation in contemporary design practice and theory.