A Research onthe City Guide Visual System of Ma'anshanand the Image of the City

The city guide visual system is people's channel to communicate with the city space and a bridge of communication. As city space entities,city guide visual system needs to include the cultural connotation of a city. It can help people to enjoy from the more convenient city lives and to appreciate the spirit of the city charm. The investigation shows that basically the public are satisfied withthe city visual guide systemof Ma'anshan, but it still need to be improved.