Abstract: 【Objective】This study detailed a new perspective for research on the water soundscape of waterscapes in Chinese classical gardens and provided applicable suggestions for the theory and practice of garden water soundscape to lay the foundations for the creation of more distinctive water soundscape attractions through discussions on the corresponding approaches to spatial construction. 【Method】Based on examples of water soundscape attractions in Chinese classical gardens, thirty-four water soundscape scenic spots that met the requirements of three basic soundscape elements were selected for the exploration of spatial construction essentials containing soundscape elements. 【Result】The water soundscape scenic spots often made good use of differences in terrain elevation, stone stacks, or natural springs to produce sounds. Three types of water sound sources could be observed, namely, flowing water, cascade, and spring. These sound sources were normally distributed in dotted, linear, and planar forms. Plants, rocks, walls and water were often used to enclose the water soundscape scenic spots to varying degrees in terms of wholly surrounded scenic spots, surrounded sound sources, and surrounded receiver points. Moreover, the pavilion was the most adopted architectural typology for the receiver points. 【Conclusion】The water soundscapes of Chinese classical gardens are mainly constructed by flowing water. Pavilions are configured to provide the enjoyment of the sound of water, using mountains and stones to enclose their spaces.