The China LPGA Tour was launched five years ago as a platform for developing domestic pros and amateurs, but that hasn't stopped players from around the region from getting in on the action.

With the Tour now offering valuable World Ranking points, more tournaments and bigger prize purses, up and coming players from around the region and overseas are taking their chances on breaking out via the CLPGA Tour.

As the 500,000 yuan Ningbo Challenge teed off on Thursday, the field included players from Japan, South Korea, Thailand, the US, England, Chinese Taipei and the Chinese mailand.