I found this server called TBFMC and it feels like a classic survival world but with some smart systems to keep it safe.

The server is semi vanilla and it plays like normal Minecraft with no gameplay changing features. There are no teleports so players travel the world for real. There is an optional keep inventory rule if you want it.

The coolest part is that they use custom in house plugins for land claiming towns and a player mall. These plugins are made just for this server so they protect builds but still feel like vanilla. You use town commands for land and towns and the mall command for player shops.

New players get a one time random teleport to leave spawn and settle somewhere in the world. There is a help menu in a gui so you can always see the commands easily.

The community is focused on building real infrastructure like nether highways connected towns and shared community spaces. If you like survival with no shortcuts and a world that feels real this server fits that style a lot.