title: Lin Fa Tei
text: # Lin Fa Tei
  
  Lin Fa Tei (Chinese: 蓮花地) is a village in Pat Heung, Yuen Long District, Hong Kong.
  
  Hop Shan Wai (合山圍) is a walled village that forms the core of Lin Fa Tei Village.
  
  ## Administration
  
  Lin Fa Tei is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy.
  
  ## History
  
  In 2023, a resident of the village informed police about a crocodile, reportedly part of a crocodile and black kite rearing operation on private property in the village.
  
  