New U–Pb Zircon age for the volcanic rocks in Qiangtang terrane. Paleomagnetic data obtained for the newly dated strata in Qiangtang terrane. At least ~xA0;550 km N–S convergence between Qiangtang and Lhasa terranes happened after ~ 100 Ma. The southern Qiangtang terrane experienced counterclockwise rotation after ~ 100 Ma.