Strengthen bonds, foster communication, and learn how to work together harmoniously through these creative team building activities in Hong Kong.
Cultivating robust professional bonds can do wonders for morale and productivity, but we get it: not everyone can be best friends with their colleagues at work (unless you work with us at Honeycombers!). And in a busy city like Hong Kong, it can be challenging to find ways to get your teammates together outside the office. Thankfully, among the endless amount of things to do in Hong Kong are plenty of activities you can do to engage your group and strengthen your ties. From creative courses to alternative healing sessions, read on for our top picks of team building activities in Hong Kong.
Best team building activities in Hong Kong
1. Hong Kong Foodie
Eat your way to better teamwork with a private group tour hosted by Hong Kong Foodie! With customised routes available, you can arrange private Foodie Tours in Central and Sheung Wan, Sham Shui Po, Tai Po Market, or Temple Street Night Market. Not only will you be able to undergo creative team building activities, you’ll also be able to experience Hong Kong’s eclectic culture. The best thing? You and your team will get to sample amazing food and drinks from at least six different locations. Dietary preferences can be accommodated with prior communication, too.
Learn more about Hong Kong Foodie.
2. Bloom & Brew
We can already feel the good vibes brewing at Bloom & Brew’s tea workshops! For a team building activity that’s both soothing and educational, book a tea experience with Bloom & Brew and unite your team through an exploration of the senses. With bilingual workshops centred around the Song Dynasty Diancha Experience, Tea Appreciation, Scents Workshop, and more, Bloom & Brew delves into exciting history and culture, and offers the opportunity for ample bonding as your team is guided through the many facets of tea by experienced connoisseurs. Intimate sessions of up to eight people are hosted fortnightly on Fridays and Sundays, but if your team is larger or needs a different time slot, special sessions can be arranged.
Learn more about Bloom & Brew.
3. Chomp
Make the world a greener place while engaging in team building activities with the folks behind Chomp, the revolutionary Hong Kong food-saving app. Partnering with numerous eateries and outlets throughout the city, the platform rescues an unbelievable amount of food that would otherwise be thrown away. For teamies that aren’t in the F&B industry looking to get involved with Chomp, educational workshops on food waste and sustainability can be arranged. Led by Founder Carla Martinesi, these workshops will help your workplace learn how to prevent everyday food waste with game-changing plans.
Learn more about Chomp.
4. Candle Up
Ignite your team spirit at the workshops by Candle Up. Working only with candles that don’t emit harmful toxins, Candle Up’s workshops educate groups on the benefits of soy wax candles versus paraffin candles, give a walkthrough of over 30 essential and fragrance oils, and guide participants through pouring their own candles. Typically lasting two hours, the session allows you to gain new skills and knowledge as everyone creates their own customised scented candle.
Learn more about Candle Up.
5. Queen of Pentacles
Let your spirit be guided through team building activities with workshops led by Reiki Master Queen of Pentacles. With training in reiki, numerology, natal astrology, and more, the Queen herself – Catherine – will take your group through self-discovery and inner healing. Popular workshops include Numerology 101, where you’ll uncover your soul’s code through the world of numbers, and the Vision Board Workshop, where your group will go through a guided meditation before creating your own vision board with a reiki boost afterwards. Work on building up not only the collective team, but also every individual as therapeutic experiences create refreshing changes for everyone involved!
Learn more about Queen of Pentacles.
6. Resalaser
Some may say that good group bonding activities shouldn’t involve trying to shoot your teammates – but we beg to differ when it comes to Resalaser. This dynamic activity will get everyone’s blood pumping as they run around the laser tag arena. With team building workshops, you can undergo different game scenarios to improve strategic planning, communication, and cooperation. Professional trainers will also be on-site to amp up the stakes and really get your group into the fighting spirit. A truly entertaining and interactive team building activity in Hong Kong, Resalaser takes everyone to the battlefield to duke it out the old-fashioned way!
Resalaser has locations across Hong Kong.
7. Lost HK
Nothing can bring people together quite like being locked inside a room – literally. Providing Hong Kongers with thrilling escape rooms, Lost HK also offers team building scenarios with six game modes that’ll test your group’s communication and collaboration. Get schooled in ultimate team challenges where your group can undergo battles, challenges, arenas, and more with different escape room activities. Through problem solving, engagement, and critical thinking, the gamified bonding experience builds team dynamics in fun and immersive ways.
Lost HK has locations across Hong Kong.
8. Karaoke
They say you’re never more vulnerable than when you’re belting out your favourite boyband hit in front of a crowd during karaoke. A mainstay in the realm of team building activities in Hong Kong, a good karaoke session does wonders for bringing a group together. Don’t underestimate the power of carefree joy as individuals converge to sing the Backstreet Boys at the top of their lungs! With numerous karaoke bars and venues across the city, bring your team to this simple bonding experience and watch as people’s walls come down when the music comes up.
Check out these exciting karaoke bars in Hong Kong.