Temple of Xian - Large Room with Lava Pool and Dragon Statue (Shortcut)

Instead of climbing down the ledges along the right wall to the edge of the lava pool, try this:

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Hop down to the ledge just below the doorway and jump over to the flat spot on the dragon's shoulder.

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Step back to the outside edge and take a standing jump forward, pressing Action to clear the ear and land on the middle of the back.

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Turn to face out over the dragon's head and step forward.

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Lara will slide through its neck. . .

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. . . and land on the small, square ledge where you found the DRAGON SEAL earlier.

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From here, take a running jump to the tall, brown pillar against the left wall.

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