There are many types of jiao, such as the "Qi An Jiao" for praying for or thanking the gods for their protection; the "Qingcheng Jiao" for celebrating the completion of a temple or other building; the "Plague Jiao" for worshiping the god of plague; the "Shui Jiao" or "Huo Jiao" for saving the souls of the dead who died in fire and water. In addition, there are the "Shen Birthday Jiao" for celebrating the gods' birthdays and the "Zhongyuan Jiao" which is a mixture of the Buddhist Yulan Festival. Most of the jiao in Hong Kong are "Qi An Jiao".

After a long period of evolution, the form and scale of Hong Kong's Jiao Festival have gradually become standardized. It often takes a year from preparation to completion. During each Tai Ping Ching Jiao Festival, many villages will set up large theaters to perform Cantonese operas. There are also stalls selling various auspicious items to ward off evil spirits, which is very lively. The most famous Tai Ping Ching Jiao Festival in Hong Kong is the Cheung Chau Festival. When Hong Kong people talk about Tai Ping Ching Jiao Festival, most of them refer to the Cheung Chau Festival. Currently, there are about 40 village covenants in Hong Kong that maintain the custom of holding Jiao Festival.

The dates for the Jiao Festival vary depending on whether it is held in agricultural communities or fishing communities. Agricultural communities such as Kam Tin Township in the New Territories usually hold it in October or November of the lunar calendar, while fishing communities such as Cheung Chau hold it in April or May of the lunar calendar.

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