<p>In the realm of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education, the vital role of intracultural awareness in shaping learners into competent intercultural communicators has often been overlooked. To bridge this gap, the present study embarked on an exploratory examination of the ways in which the creation of metaverse exhibitions could foster EFL students’ development of intracultural awareness. A cohort of 47 EFL students was involved in the creation of local cultural metaverse exhibitions and was required to complete pre- and post-intracultural awareness questionnaires, in addition to reflective essays. Although the exhibitions were developed and primarily accessed through screen-based 3D environments, the interactive and multimodal design process provided students with a strong sense of presence and audience awareness. Results indicated significant positive effects on students’ (a) knowledge of Taiwanese cultural beliefs and historically grounded value systems and (b) appreciation of cultural heritage and its contemporary significance. Additional positive trends were observed in students’ perceived ability to critically discuss cultural issues by drawing on their cultural knowledge and identity. Furthermore, the processes of retrieving, processing, creating, and sharing were found beneficial for deepening factual understanding, strengthening cultural appreciation, enhancing cultural presentation skills, and improving critical cultural dialogue. Pedagogical and research implications and limitations were discussed.</p>