Ninh Binh city is the political, economic, cultural and social center of Ninh Binh Province. The newly recognized city has a convenient transport system linked to National Highway 1A, and the North– South railway, with Van Sang River and Day River, creating an important and diverse transport network.

It is easy to access the neighboring provinces and national road system. Currently, the increasingly upgrading of infrastructures and civil constructing projects (healthcare, education...) are making Ninh Binh city a modern area, Ninh Binh city is also attractive with well-known beauty spots such as Non Nuoc Mountain (also called Mount Duc Thuy), Canh Dieu Mountain, Mount Ky Lan, Van Sang River, Day River and Tranh River.

There are also historical sites such as Truong Han Sieu Temple, Phuc Long Pagoda, Dau Long Pagoda, Dong Ben Temple, Hiem Temple, Ninh Binh Cathedral and many more. Particularly, restaurants, hotels and travel agencies... are all gathered around the downtown, making it easy to link the city with the neighboring tourist sites like Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Tam Coc – Bich Dong, Phat Diem Stone Cathedral, Cuc Phuong National Park and Van Long protected area, Kenh Ga Spar resort... All these things make up Ninh Binh a destination for tourists all year