Is There a Toll Fee on Highways During Mid-Autumn Festival?
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There is a toll fee on highways during Mid-Autumn Festival. Below is the relevant information about highway toll fees during holidays: Introduction to Holiday Highway Toll Fees: According to the "National Annual Holidays and Memorial Days Regulations," as stipulated by the government, only during the holidays of Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, and National Day are seven-seater (and below) passenger vehicles exempt from toll fees on highways. Holidays Not Eligible for Toll-Free Highway Access: "New Year's Day, Dragon Boat Festival, and Mid-Autumn Festival" are not included in the toll-free period. Therefore, highways were not toll-free during the 2018 Mid-Autumn Festival. The toll-free period starts at 00:00 on the first day of the holiday and ends at 24:00 on the last day of the holiday (for ordinary roads, the time is determined by when the vehicle passes through the toll booth lane, while for highways, it is determined by when the vehicle exits the toll booth lane).
Highway tolls are usually charged during the Mid-Autumn Festival, as the government only grants free passage during specific major holidays like the Spring Festival or National Day. Having driven for years, I always budget for toll fees when heading home for Mid-Autumn. I recommend checking the official highway WeChat account or app beforehand to confirm real-time policies and avoid wasted trips. Last year, I got stuck at a toll station during Mid-Autumn—packed with crowds—so an early departure to beat peak hours is wise. Also, getting an ETC card ensures faster passage with discounts; filling up the tank and packing snacks before the trip keeps you prepared in case of traffic jams.
As a frequent long-distance traveler, I'm well aware that highways charge tolls during the Mid-Autumn Festival. The free holiday periods mainly cover Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, and National Day, with Mid-Autumn Festival not on the list. Every Mid-Autumn trip, I check highway apps to confirm information and avoid misunderstandings. My experience shows ETC is essential - it speeds through toll stations without queuing; always bring navigation tools to check traffic congestion points in advance. Last Mid-Autumn trip I got stuck for two hours - a deep lesson: plan routes and timing ahead to ensure safe driving.
