Kota Iskandar Johor Bahru
Whether you and bae are tying the knot any time soon or not, couple photos are always a good idea. So if you’re on the hunt for beautiful photoshoot locations anytime in the near future, you’ll want to visit Iskandar Puteri in Johor Bahru. Within Iskandar Puteri you’ll find the palatial grounds of Kota Iskandar, the modern administrative capital of Johor.
Gaining popularity on IG in the last few years, especially for photoshoots, Kota Iskandar is located near JB’s Puteri Harbour and Legoland, and it officially opened to the public in 2009. Since then, the location has become a noticeable backdrop for wedding or anniversary photography due to its expansive grounds, lovely botanical gardens, and old-world Moorish-Islamic architecture.
IG-worthy location
The grandness of Kota Iskandar will no doubt make you feel like royalty yourself as you pose in your most regal and intricate outfits. The outcome is completely stunning, letting you and your special someone pretend to be king and queen for a day.
However, do note that to get the best light, you’ll either want to catch the morning rays or the evening colours of the sunset. The last thing you’ll want is to be sweating profusely in your beautiful ensemble under the unforgiving sun. So plan ahead for when is the right time to get there.
From left: Musk Garden, Johor Atrium Courtyard
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There are three themed courtyards at Kota Iskandar which are the Musk Garden, Johor Atrium Courtyard, and the Flower Garden. Finding the right spot will need some recce time, so a great idea would be to check out the entire place before the actual shoot day. This way, you’ll save on time and know exactly where you want your photos taken.
If you’re wondering which spot will be the right one for you and your darling, you could coordinate which backdrop suits your chosen bridal attire best. If you’re the whimsical type, the Flower Garden with its ivy covered arches will make you feel and look like Aphrodite herself.
The Musk Garden would be ideal for poofy ball gowns for that truly royal look, and the Johor Atrium Courtyard looks perfect for those intimately captured moments surrounded by century old columns.
Honestly, the look of the place gives off major Bridgerton vibes so you can channel being the “diamond of the season” here in your prettiest fits. And time willing, why not turn it into a fun day trip with some added shopping and dining when you’re done at Kota Iskandar?
Getting there
Kota Iskandar is considered to be quite remotely located so driving there might be your best option. Yes, you can try for Grab, but according to some online blogs, Grab service can be quite infrequent to this location.
The driving distance to Kota Iskandar from the JB-SG Checkpoint is around 30 minutes, but if you’re coming from Tuas/Gelang Patah, it should take only 15 minutes.
Live Out Your Bridgerton Fantasy With a Palatial Photoshoot At Kota Iskandar
Located less than an hour away from the causeway, Kota Iskandar is a rare find that’s quickly becoming a hot spot for insanely gorgeous photos that you and your SO will love. With fountains, beautifully-manicured gardens, and royal architecture, enjoy being queen for the day as you take snapshots that will live forever.
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