Is There a Toll on Highways During Mid-Autumn Festival?

[CassidyFitz]

During the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, highways will charge tolls as usual, with no exemption. Below is more information about toll-free periods: 1. Toll-free periods: The four national statutory holidays—Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, and National Day—as well as the consecutive holidays determined by the State Council for these statutory holidays. 2. Toll-free vehicles: The toll-free vehicles are passenger vehicles with seven seats or fewer (including seven seats) traveling on toll roads, including motorcycles allowed on ordinary toll roads. In terms of toll management, for small passenger vehicles eligible for toll-free passage, toll cards are generally issued at the entrance and collected at the exit for free passage.

[VanJeffrey]

I've seen many people asking about this, and after checking the information, I can confirm that the Mid-Autumn Festival does not qualify for free highway tolls! According to national regulations, only four major holidays—Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, and National Day—offer toll-free passage. However, the toll for regular private cars isn’t actually that high. If you’re really worried about traffic jams, I’d suggest either traveling during the early morning hours when there are fewer cars or simply avoiding the peak travel periods on the first and last days of the holiday. Oh, and by the way, getting an ETC can also give you discounts, saving you a significant amount on fuel and toll fees over time.

[AriannaMarie]

Who doesn't want to save some money when returning home for Mid-Autumn family reunions? But the reality is that the lack of free highways is quite disappointing. I've calculated that for small cars with fewer than seven seats, driving 500 kilometers only costs about two hundred yuan, which is much less important compared to the expense of family reunions. If you want to save money, the best time to depart is around 5 or 6 in the morning when traffic is light enough to speed up. In fact, many places have much smoother Mid-Autumn highway traffic compared to National Day, making this off-peak opportunity worth taking.

[AlinaLynn]

Let me make it clear: the expressway will still charge fees during the Mid-Autumn Festival. The toll-free policy only applies to the four statutory holidays: Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, and National Day. However, considering safe driving, being stuck on a congested free expressway is worse than spending some money to take a smoother route. Bringing some mooncakes and snacks for the road is much more practical than saving on toll fees. It's essential to pay attention to traffic condition alerts on electronic signs while driving.

[DiPaul]

I've heard from toll collectors on highways that there are nuances to toll collection during the Mid-Autumn Festival. When formulating free toll policies, traffic flow is considered holistically. Since the Mid-Autumn Festival often closely follows National Day, the policies are implemented separately. Here's a lesser-known fact: if a vehicle enters the highway during the free period but exits during the toll period, the entire journey will be charged! Remember to plan your time to avoid exiting the highway at midnight.

[DelHayden]

Savvy car owners know the tricks to bypass toll stations. Although Mid-Autumn Festival doesn't offer free highway access, national and provincial roads actually see lighter traffic. Some scenic routes are far more interesting than expressways. If you really need to save time and take the expressway, I recommend installing ETC – a 5% discount may seem small, but for frequent users like me who travel monthly, it can save a full tank of gas money in a year. Families with children can stop by service areas to admire the moon along the way, creating a festive atmosphere.