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Ancient City and Cherry Grove Near Spawn

A seed with immediate access to a deep dark challenge and a picturesque biome.

A bird's-eye view of a varied landscape, featuring a winding river, a large lake, and a mix of green plains, dense forests, and patches of pink-leafed cherry groves, with some rocky hills.
3D fly-over of the world around spawn, rendered from the seed. Click to open it in the interactive 3D map.
Version
Java 26.2
+11
26.226.1.226.1.126.11.21.111.21.101.21.91.21.81.21.71.21.61.21.51.21.4
Spawn
72, 8
Spawn biome
Sunflower Plains
Seed -155071700

This seed drops you right into a world that quickly offers both beauty and a significant challenge. You'll find a beautiful Cherry Grove just about 32 blocks away, perfect for an early aesthetic base. More impressively, an Ancient City is located a mere 47 blocks from your spawn point, offering a swift path to some of the game's most sought-after loot and dangerous encounters.

While the spawn itself is a pleasant Sunflower Plains, the quick access to both a visually striking biome and a high-tier structure means you won't be bored for long. Whether you prioritize serene building or diving headfirst into the deep dark, this seed provides options almost immediately. It’s an unusual combination that caters to different playstyles right from the start.

What you land in

You spawn at y=120, standing in a Sunflower Plains, a generally flat and open area dotted with sunflowers. It's a gentle introduction to the world, providing immediate access to wood and a wide, open space to begin gathering resources. No dramatic terrain features are at arm's reach, but the ground is even and easy to navigate.

Structures nearest to spawn

This seed shines with its extremely close Ancient City, only about 47 blocks from spawn, a rare find. An Amethyst Geode is also very close, about 35 blocks away. Other structures like a Mineshaft (about 140 blocks) and a Village (about 330 blocks) are within a reasonable journey, but expect a significant trek for further monuments.

StructureCoordinates (X, Z)Blocks from spawn
Amethyst Geode 104, -7 35
Ancient City 112, 32 47
Mineshaft 144, 128 140
Buried Treasure 249, -215 285
Village 400, 48 330
Shipwreck 304, -240 340
Trial Chambers 192, -352 379
Ruined Portal -256, 224 393
Ocean Ruin 640, 160 588
Ocean Monument 304, -1,136 1,167
Swamp Hut -304, 1,392 1,434
Jungle Temple 1,136, -1,200 1,610
Trail Ruins 1,136, -1,296 1,683
Pillager Outpost 1,200, 1,264 1,688
Igloo 1,264, 2,240 2,530
Stronghold 740, 1,428 1,569

Nearest instance of each type inside a 5,000-block box centred on spawn. Coordinates are the structure's origin; ancient cities and mineshafts sit far below the surface.

Biome mix around spawn

Your immediate area is dominated by Plains and River biomes, but a delightful Cherry Grove is located just about 32 blocks from spawn, adding a touch of vibrant pink to the landscape. While sparse, its proximity makes it a standout feature. Several forest and ocean biomes are also present within a few hundred blocks, offering varied resources.

BiomeShareNearest patch (blocks)
Plains 22.7% 72
Lukewarm Ocean 11.5% 375
Forest 10.3% 244
River 8.9% 45
Ocean 8.7% 295
Birch Forest 6.4% 365
Sunflower Plains 5.1% 0
Beach 4.3% 286
Flower Forest 4.2% 64
Savanna 4% 352
Deep Lukewarm Ocean 3.6% 435
Cherry Grove 3.4% 32
Dark Forest 1.6% 497
Meadow 1.5% 115
Deep Ocean 1.1% 680

Surface biome sampled on a grid across a 2,048×2,048 block box centred on spawn. Biomes under 1% share are omitted, except the biome you spawn in.

Is this seed for you?

This seed is best for players who want a quick challenge or a unique early game aesthetic. The very close Ancient City provides an immediate goal for those seeking rare loot and combat. Alternatively, the nearby Cherry Grove offers a beautiful spot for an early base without extensive travel. It suits a focused player who knows what they want to achieve early on.

Worth it for

  • Ancient City about 47 blocks from spawn – immediate deep dark access
  • Amethyst Geode about 35 blocks from spawn – quick amethyst shards
  • Cherry Grove about 32 blocks away – beautiful early base location

Worth knowing

  • Spawn is flat Sunflower Plains – nothing dramatic at your feet
  • Nearest village is a moderate 330-block trip – not an instant trade hub