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Ancient City and Cherry Grove Near a Plains Spawn

A comfortable start with quick access to a rare biome and an Ancient City for early game challenge.

A 3D render of the Minecraft world around spawn, showing a river winding through plains, forests, and a prominent cherry grove next to a large grey mountain, with snowy peaks in the distance.
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
8, 8
Spawn biome
Plains
Seed -5117817948339101897

This seed offers a comfortable Plains spawn with a surprisingly close Cherry Grove just 32 blocks away, perfect for building a beautiful base with a unique aesthetic. Beyond the charming pink trees, you'll find a substantial challenge awaiting you with an Ancient City located only about 171 blocks from where you start.

While the immediate spawn area is rather tame, the proximity of both a rare biome and a major structure like the Ancient City provides excellent early-game progression opportunities. Whether you're looking to gather unique blocks from the Cherry Grove or delve into the depths for Warden encounters, this seed sets you up quickly.

Exploration further out reveals diverse landscapes, including various forest types, mountains, and even a sparse jungle. This balance of accessible resources and challenging exploration makes the seed appealing for a variety of playstyles, ensuring you won't get bored too quickly.

What you land in

You spawn in a relatively flat Plains biome at a surface height of y=112. The immediate surroundings are open and easy to navigate, providing plenty of space to set up your initial shelter without much hassle. You'll find a River biome just 32 blocks away, offering a convenient water source right from the start.

Structures nearest to spawn

Beyond the nearby Ancient City, you'll find a Mineshaft about 198 blocks away for early resource gathering. A Village is a bit further, around 274 blocks, providing a good mid-game objective. Trial Chambers are also reasonably close at about 313 blocks.

StructureCoordinates (X, Z)Blocks from spawn
Amethyst Geode -64, 37 78
Ancient City 144, 112 171
Mineshaft 192, -64 198
Village -160, -208 274
Trial Chambers 32, 320 313
Ruined Portal 112, 320 329
Trail Ruins -512, 48 522
Ocean Ruin 128, 720 722
Buried Treasure 313, 713 768
Desert Well -690, -339 779
Shipwreck -496, -752 912
Jungle Temple 16, -1,024 1,032
Igloo 1,040, -336 1,088
Desert Pyramid -1,408, 48 1,417
Ocean Monument 224, -1,728 1,749
Pillager Outpost 512, 1,760 1,823
Swamp Hut -864, -2,432 2,591
Stronghold 964, -1,148 1,500

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

The area around spawn is dominated by Plains and Forest biomes, making wood and basic resources plentiful. A lovely Cherry Grove is a quick 32-block walk. You also have access to mountains like Frozen Peaks about 322 blocks away, and various jungle biomes if you head a bit further.

BiomeShareNearest patch (blocks)
Forest 23.4% 115
Plains 18.4% 0
River 6.2% 32
Sparse Jungle 6% 384
Warm Ocean 4.8% 906
Old Growth Birch Forest 4.7% 273
Cold Ocean 4.1% 679
Meadow 4% 115
Cherry Grove 2.5% 32
Grove 2.4% 195
Birch Forest 2.1% 315
Savanna 2.1% 160
Taiga 2% 516
Desert 1.8% 687
Lukewarm Ocean 1.5% 879
Stony Shore 1.3% 810
Badlands 1.3% 657
Sunflower Plains 1.3% 1,004
Jungle 1.2% 481
Ocean 1.1% 1,086

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 enjoy a mix of peaceful building and adventurous exploration. The nearby Cherry Grove is ideal for an aesthetically pleasing base, while the Ancient City offers an immediate challenge for those seeking early-game thrills and valuable loot. It's a great seed for a balanced survival playthrough.

Worth it for

  • Cherry Grove about 32 blocks away — easy access to a rare and beautiful biome
  • Ancient City about 171 blocks away — a significant challenge and valuable loot within easy reach
  • Diverse biomes nearby — good variety for resources and exploration
  • Plains spawn — comfortable and spacious for initial base building

Worth knowing

  • Flat spawn — nothing dramatic in the first 100 blocks
  • Nearest village is a moderate 274-block trip