Temple of Xian - Large Room with Lava Pool and Dragon Statue (Part 1)

At the end of the walkway, take a running jump over the lava to grab the small ledge ahead. Pull up and take the DRAGON SEAL.

Then turn right and take a running jump to the flat ledge next to the dragon.

Climb up to the room above and behind the huge statue. Grab the automatic pistol clips on the step near the door.

Then enter the dark room, pick up 2 more sets of automatic pistol clips and pull the switch. This causes part of the walkway to disappear and raises blocks in the lava out in the main room. Exit through the doorway on the far side of the dark room. As you go, 2 spiders appear behind you. Shoot them on the way out.

Now, if you like you can take a shortcut over the dragon's back instead of climbing down to the lava pool as shown below. This shortcut is detailed on a separate page.

Climb down the block steps along the right wall (i.e., right when facing in the same direction as the dragon) and slide down onto the flat ledge just above the lava.

Take a running jump across the lava to the small, square ledge just ahead and another running jump the next small ledge.

Turn left to face the short, angled block near the stone pillar supporting the walkway. Carefully set up the next running jump by walking to the edge, hopping back once and then turning just slightly to the left. (This will ensure that Lara lands on the sloping block facing downhill.) Then take the running jump onto the slope and immediately jump again to grab the edge of the taller angled block ahead. Pull up, slide down the back of this block and immediately jump to land on the tall, flat block ahead.

Turn right and take a running jump to grab the taller block against the wall. Pull up.

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