The public image of scientists matters in many aspects. By analyzing datasets drawn from two sampling surveys conducted in 2007 and 2011, the paper describes scientists' image among the general public; that is, how people Perceive and evaluate scientists in China. How the public image had changed between 2007 and 2011 was also explored. The analysis demonstrates that, scientists enjoy high social prestige among the general public; they are also endowed with social credibility and trustworthiness; and at the same time, the professional attraction of being a scientist far exceeds other professions. However, admittedly, there are certain alarming issues with the people's perception of scientists' public image. At the end of the paper, potential policy recommendations to improve the image of scientists were discussed. <<