After the analysis of landscape and literature, the application of literature in landscape had been illustrated from the perspective of landscape manifestation forms, major landscaping techniques and tourists’ appreciation angles based on the relationship between landscape construction and Chinese traditional literature. In terms of manifestation forms, "tangible" literature and "intangible" literature in Chinese classical gardens had been explained. In terms of landscaping techniques, it had highlighted the application of literature in borrowed scenery, obstructive scenery, inscription scenery and spot scenery. In terms of tourists’ appreciation angles, it had analyzed the literature about tourists’ "observation", "tasting" and "comprehension". Finally, it pointed out that landscape design should explore local historical and cultural connotations and highlight landscape characteristics; emphasized that landscapes of different themes should demonstrate different literature charms; and highlighted that literature connotation of landscape should be reflected according to tourists’ psychology. It was of certain guidance significances to landscape design in the future.